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How to Encode Media Files in Mac OS X Lion?
One of the many understated features in Mac OS X Lion is the ability to natively encode video files directly in OS X Lion's Finder - without any additional downloads or add-ons. The Encode Media action makes the encoding of video content an easy process, all you need to do is simply encode the file in question to a series five different options and settings which include 480p, 720p, 1080p, Audio Only and Apple Pro Res.
NOTE: The Encode Media action does not support the encoding of legacy QuickTime content.
How to Encode Videos with Mac OS X Lion's Built-In Encoder
To access the service, simply take your compatible video file and select it within the Finder. Then right click which will present the following drop down menu:
Simply highlight and select 'Encode Selected Video Files' and this brings up the conversion settings where you can select your media encoding options. Here you can set encoding to 480P, 720P, 1080P, Audio Only or Apple ProRes. These options cover the full spectrum of existing iOS hardware, simply select the quality which best resembles your needs and then the information in the bottom area of the window will change to reflect this. After all the settings you may simply press continue to start the video conversion on Mac OS X lion.
Encode Media files on Mac OS X Lion with Media Converter Mac
The Encode Media action makes the encoding of video content an easy process, done without requiring the user to have technical knowledge of compression and audio settings. But for users who have got some awesome commercial DVDs and want to import these DVD to iTunes on Mac OS X Lion or for users who want to encode protected QuickTime videos they can have a try with iFunia Media Converter for Mac which will enable Mac users to encode all the media files on Mac OS X Lion.
Step 1. Run iFunia Media Converter on your Mac and drag& drop the DVD or video files to the program. Or go to "File" menu, choose "Add DVD" or "Add Files" and navigate to the files you want to add. You may add as many videos as you want for batch media conversion on Mac OS X Lion.
Step 2. Select output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files.
Step 3. Click "Start" to start conversion. The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed.
Note: This Media Converter for Mac fully supports Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, it allows you to manually set video resolution, bite rate, codec and frame rate to get perfect output videos.
