What’s new



    New features

    The following features are new to Adobe® Media Encoder CS4 .

    Batch encoding

    Adobe Media Encoder includes several batch encoding features that let you easily create a dedicated media encoding workstation. Using this workstation lets you encode video and audio assets—a computationally demanding process—without interrupting your work with other computer applications.
    Prioritize the encoding of assets
    You can specify the order in which media assets are encoded. You can also specify a delayed start time so that encoding begins at a time when other applications aren’t using the encoding workstation.

    Export duplicate items with multiple formats and encoding settings
    You can add multiple instances of the same media asset, and apply different export formats and encoding settings to each asset for use with different applications and delivery methods.

    Watch folder
    You can configure Adobe Media Encoder to look for video or audio files in certain folders called watched folders. When Adobe Media Encoder finds a video or audio file located in a watched folder, it encodes the file using the specified encoding settings. Adobe Media Encoder then exports the encoded file to the Output folder created inside the watched folder. For more information, see Create a watch folder.

    Encoding presets

    Adobe Media Encoder includes encoding presets appropriate for the different video formats that it can export. Each encoding preset is designed for particular delivery scenarios and applications. Selecting a preset activates the appropriate video and audio encoding options (for example, bit rate, frame rate, and aspect ratio). In most cases, one of the provided presets matches your output goals. However, you can also adjust the parameters of an existing preset and save it as a custom preset. You can share customized presets with others and reload them when needed.

    After Effect compositions and Adobe Premiere Pro sequences

    You can import After Effects compositions and Adobe Premiere Pro sequences like any other supported file type.

    Cue point support for F4V and FLV

    Cue points cause video playback to start other actions within the presentation. For example, you can create a SWF application that has video playing in one area of the screen while text and graphics appear in another area. A cue point placed in the video triggers an update to the text and graphics, letting them remain relevant to the content of the video.