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Content Management: FCP to MediaSilo with Elgato Turbo.264HD

MediaSilo Support Feb 23

 

Final Cut Pro to Mediasilo using Elgato Turbo .264HD


Install Elgato Turbo .264HD prior to configuring Compressor.  Elgato will install Quicktime components that will be used for compression.  You will have to restart after the software has been installed for those components to become available.
 

Configuring Compressor

 

Settings

  •     In the settings tab in Compressor and click the “+” on the righthand side of the window
  •     Select setting Quicktime export componants
  •     Name the setting (i.e. Mediasilo Elgato export)
  •     Select encoder type Elgato Turbo .264HD    
  •     Click options if you would like review presets.  Set preset to HD 720p. Click OK
  •     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 Elgato 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.