Final Cut Pro to Mediasilo using Compressor

You can export files from Final Cut Pro to you Mediasilo account using Apple’s Compressor found in Final Cut Studio.

Configuring Compressor

Settings

•     In the settings tab in Compressor and click the “+” on the righthand side of the window
•     Select the setting of your choice (i.e. Quicktime Movie).
•     Name the setting (i.e. Mediasilo export)
•     Select your file format
•     Select your video setting (H.264 is recommended)
•     Select your audio setting
•     Click the size button and select your size.  It is recommended that if you are working with HD footage the you chose “50% of source”.
•     Click Save

Destination

•     Select the destination tab in Compressor and click the “+” on the righthand side of the window.  Select remote.
•     Name your destination “Mediasilo FTP”
•     Enter hostname “upload.mediasilo.com”
•     Enter a filepath.  This would be the workspace where the file is being imported.  However, it is also optional.
•     Your username will be your login name for your Mediasilo account AND your Mediasilo account name. (i.e usernamecompanyname)
•     Enter your password.
•     Click OK

Setting Defaults

•     Select preferences
•     Set default setting to "Mediasilo Export"
•     Set default destination to "Mediasilo FTP"
•     Click OK

Exporting from Final Cut Pro

•     Highlight sequence you would like to export
•     Choose file menu, export and select export using compressor
•     You will be brought back to Compressor where your sequence now listed with your default setting name and destination.     
•     Click Submit.