1-Day Sorenson Squeeze Training
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Class Summary: This Sorenson Squeeze training is designed to give you a better understanding of Sorenson Squeeze and help you with future encoding projects. Sorenson Squeeze is one of the best kept secrets and this class will help you unlock its many benefits. In addition to learning about the Sorenson Squeeze 6 interface, students will learn about the different video input options, how to compression to various formats, how to compress content for video ipods/video podcasts, how to adjust compression settings and the process for encoding a one-off DVD inside the Sorenson Squeeze application. Our Sorenson Squeeze 6 Training class is available In-class, On-site or On-line. This class is great for Videographers, IT professionals, Video Editors, Producers and other Professionals. Contact us at 407.477.5837 or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com for more details about this training class.
In this training students will also learn:
- How to encode to QuickTime, Real Media, Flash, Windows Media and H.264
- How to encode Real-time and Downloadable streaming videos
- The process for encoding numerous videos using Watch Folders
- How to FTP output files to a Streaming Server or a Web Server
- How to upload encoded videos to a Sorenson 360 account
- The process for capturing video within Sorenson Squeeze 6
- How to set-up filters for encoding projects
- How to encode Flash linked .FLV and .SWF files and much much more
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Class Overview
1. Interface Overview
Your instructor will show you the different features of the interface to get you familiar with the Sorenson Squeeze 6. This part of the class will cover Video Input, Filters, Format & Compression Setting, Batch Tree, Details, Sorenson 360, Publishing, and Preview Windows.
2. Video Input Options
For this training module you will learn how to use the different video input options. Learn how to input stand-alone videos, use watch folders and capture video all within the Squeeze application. You can input several stand-alone videos for batch encoding or encode a large amount of videos for hands-free encoding. Capturing videos from a video camera or video deck with Sorenson Squeeze 6 is one of the application’s greatest benefits. Learn how this is done in this portion of the class.
3. Encoding Downloadable Streaming Videos
You will encode videos for downloadable streaming in formats such as: QuickTime, H.264, Windows Media, Real Media and Flash. This part of the class will teach you how to get the quality you desire for your downloadable streaming videos by teaching you how to adjust the various Format & Compression Settings for your desired format in Sorenson Squeeze 6 . Learn how to take a compression preset and customize it for better quality.
4. Encoding Real-time Streaming Videos
Learn how to encode hinted QuickTime and H.264 videos for a Streaming Server. You will also learn how to encode Real Media, Windows Media, and Flash videos for real-time streaming. This portion of the class will inform you on different tools to use when compressing your videos for Streaming Servers.
5. Compression for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Students will learn how to compress video content for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch using Sorenson Squeeze 6. Participants will learn how to adjust their compression settings to get high quality results using the proper compression profile. The instructor will also share with students how these videos can be delivery on the Wowza Media Server.
6. Format and Compression Settings
This training module will cover the details of adjusting the different presets under the Format and Compression Settings. Learn how to set parameters such as: Data rate, Sample Size, Sample Rate, Encoding Method, Frame Size, Frame Rate and Key Frame Every. This portion of the class will help demystify many of the compression settings in Squeeze.
7. Working with Filters
You will learn how to adjust your filters for your compression projects. Learn when to use Deinterlace, Noise Reduction, Normalize Audio, Hue, Brightness, Contrast, and Cropping filters. You will learn how to apply filters to your videos as well as specifying a default filter for all compression jobs.
8. Using Publishing Filters
Students will learn how to utilize the various Publishing Filters such as Copy Output to Local and Copy Output to FTP. You’ll enjoy this portion of the class as you learn how to simplify the web authoring process by automatically sending your files to their delivery destination. Using the Publishing Filters will greatly improve your compression workflow.
9. Encoding and Authoring a DVD inside Squeeze 6
This portion of the class will show you how to encode and author a DVD directly inside the Sorenson Squeeze 6 application. Instead of using a DVD authoring tool to make your one-off DVDs you’ll learn how to use Sorenson Squeeze, saving your a tremendous amount of time.
Give us a call about signing up to attend one of our Sorenson Squeeze Trainings. Call Freeman Compression Inc. at 407.477.5837 for more information or E-mail us at info@freemancompression.com. Individuals from any country can attend our On-line training classes.
