The following table describes the Video Compression Setup dialog box.
OPTION DESCRIPTION
Compressor Select the codec from the dropdown list.
Compression
quality
Configures the codec to compress at a lower image quality and create a smaller file size,
or compress at a higher image quality, resulting in a larger file size.
Adjust the compression quality using the slider bar. For higher quality, move the bar to
the right. For lower quality, move the bar to the left.
Key frame
every (n)
frames
Specify how often a key frame is recorded. We recommend that you accept the default
value for the codec you have chosen.
The codec places key frames at regular intervals, either spacing them by number of
seconds or number of frames. Each codec has an optimized key frame setting.
Data rate
(KB/Sec)
Determine the number of bytes of data the codec transmits or receives in one second. A
higher data rate results in better quality and larger file sizes.
If this option is available for the codec, place a checkmark in the adjacent box and specify
the data rate in Kb/Sec.
Configure Set configuration options for the selected compressor. For more information, see
Configure Video Compression Setup.
Configure Video Compression Setup
The Configure button in the Video Compression Setup dialog box allows you to customize the compression
settings for the video codec.
This table describes the TSCC codec. Each codec has its own unique configuration options. For information
on each of those options, consult the manufacturer's documentation.
OPTION DESCRIPTION AND USE
Compression
Control
Use the slider bar to choose faster compression (resulting in a larger file size) or better
compression (resulting in a smaller file size). In all cases, the TSCC video codec is 100%
lossless. Typically, you want faster compression during recording and a smaller file size
when producing/editing.
Default Resets the Compression Control slider to its default configuration.
