Exporting Final Files
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up a sequence that allows for the export of multiple audio channels, how to create a full mix, how to prepare the project for export and in the last step, how to not only use the correct export settings but also make the full mix R128 compliant and making video signal levels broadcast safe.
Final Cut Pro X - Prores 422 (HQ)
Tested with Version 10.5.4
This document explains step by step, how to export files using Final Cut Pro X in order to meet the requirements of the Red Bull Media House Technical Specifications for the delivery of moving images.
Final Cut Pro X - Temporary Delivery (H.264 or H.265)
Tested with Version 10.5.4
The following outlines how to export a h.264 or H.265 file according to Red Bull Media House Technical Specifications. Nevertheless, the program master version must be delivered within 7 days of the “Temporary Delivery”.
Tested with Version 10.3.4
Before exporting your file you must normalize your audio to a maximum level of -1dBFS.
Therefore, go to Window / Show in Workspace / Effects
In the effects panel, go to Audio, select Levels and drag and drop the Limiter effect onto your audio.
Normalize the Output Level [dB] to -1,0
You can apply this effect to multiple audio clips by copying the audio clip, which you have already applied the effect to, and selecting the rest of your audio and going to Effects / Paste Attributes.
Next click File / Send To Compressor
You now need to set up a custom export setting. Click the Plus icon in the bottom left corner and select MPEG-4.
On the right hand side, you can customize your export settings. If you cannot see this panel then select:
Select the Video tab.
Frame size: depends on your production
Pixel aspect ratio: Square
Frame rate: depends on your production
Field order: Progressive
Color space: Rec. 709
H.264 profile: High
Entropy mode: CABAC
Date Rate: 15000 kbit/s
Multi-pass
Allow frame reordering
Select the Audio tab.
Channel layout: Stereo (L R)
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Data rate: 256 kbp/s
Finally, you must add your custom preset to the file you would like to export.
Click Start Batch.
