Screencast: Export Your Project
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1 Export (with expert settings)
Use File > Export (Shift + Apple + E) to bring up the export dialog. Select the QuickTime icon, from the top menu.
![Export Settings](images/edit/mac/export-01.jpg)
Make sure you set it to Compress movie for: Expert Settings.
![Expert Settings](images/edit/mac/export-02.jpg)
Now press Share.
2 Save exported file as...
Once you press Share, the "Save As" dialogue will pop up.
![Save As](images/edit/mac/export-03.jpg)
Now set Export to Movie to MPEG-4 and then click Options.
![MPEG-4](images/edit/mac/export-04.jpg)
Compression and Archiving
Much like digital photography, once a photo is compressed and the original file is destroyed, it is impossible to reclaim lost resolution and clarity. You can archive an original, but watch out — video can eat copious amounts of drive space. For details, see Archiving for Mac.
3 Pick Your Settings
Once you press Options, a new window will pop up. Set the File Format to: MP4.
![MP4 Export Settings](images/edit/mac/export-05.jpg)
Highlight the Video tab, and use these following settings:
![Video Tab](images/edit/mac/export-06.jpg)
Next, highlight the Audio tab, and use these settings:
![Audio Tab](images/edit/mac/export-07.jpg)
Finally, highlight the Streaming tab, and use these settings:
![Streaming Tab](images/edit/mac/export-08.jpg)
Now just press OK...
![OK](images/edit/mac/export-09.jpg)
And then press Save.
![Save](images/edit/mac/export-10.jpg)
The amount of time it takes to compress video depends on the speed of your computer, the length of your video, and your settings.
![Compressing](images/edit/mac/export-11.jpg)
Export Settings Explained
Once you figure out what some of the jargon means, you can easily adjust the size and quality of your videos... (Click to expand)
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