Advanced Features
ProCoder 3 gives you access to some advanced features like Video Capture and direct integration with popular editing applications. These advanced features are described below.
Using ProCoder 3 with Canopus EDIUS or Adobe Premiere
ProCoder 3 automatically installs a direct “print to file” plug-in for both Canopus EDIUS and Adobe Premiere video editing suites. This powerful plug-in will utilize ProCoder 3’s vast selection of codecs to save your file. To use the ProCoder 3 plug-in, follow the instructions below:
- In either Adobe Premiere or Canopus EDIUS, select “File” then select “Print to File.”
- Choose “ProCoder 3” from the list.
- ProCoder 3 will start up automatically with the file from your editing program as the source.
- Choose the target format(s) and then select the “Convert Tab” to continue.
Using the ProCoder 3 Wizard
The ProCoder 3 Wizard was designed to help you expedite the process for converting a source file or creating a temporary watch folder.
Converting a Source File to a Different format
1. Select the “Convert a source file to a different format” option.
2. Next click the load button to add the source file you wish to convert.
3. Select “Use the ProCoder 3 Wizard to select a target to easily create a web video, CD-ROM video, VideoCD, SuperVideo CD, DVD, HD, Email Attachment, or suitable for Video Editing.
4. OR select “Select a generic target” to create an AVI, MPEG, QuickTime, Windows Media, Real Media, or a Raw DV format output.
5. Continue through the questionnaire regarding the format option you selected.
6. Fill out the appropriate fields to name and save your output file. Click “Next” to continue.
7. Review your job summary then click the Convert button to start the conversion process. If you want to change any parameters of output format, click on the “Advanced Output Settings” button.
8. After selecting the “Convert” button, your file will be converted into the selected format. The information box will display “Conversion Finished” when the conversion process is completed. Click on the “Next” button to review the file’s location and conversion information.