Goal: To be able to export movies from Final Cut in various sizes and file types
Method: You'll need a short (i.e., about 30-second) movie in Final Cut to work with. You can shoot something simple and new or use an existing project of yours.
Objective 1: In the Final Cut menu, use the File / Export / Quicktime Movie method to export a "full-size" Standard Definition (i.e., 720x480 pixels) version. Give it a clear name that includes "480" in it. (And save it somewhere where you can easily find it.)
Objective 2: Use the menu File / Export / Export Using Quicktime Conversion, and choose options to set the Size to 320x240. Keep the Quality to 100%. Give it a clear name that includes "240" in it.
Objective 3: Use the menu File / Export / Export Using Quicktime Conversion, and choose options to set the Size to 480x320. Keep the Quality to 100%. Give it a clear name that includes "320" in it.
Objective 4: Upload the "320" video to YouTube. (If you don't have a YouTube account, create one.)
Extra Credit: explain the difference between HD and SD video in terms of resolution.
TIPS: The file format for SD video should be DV-NTSC.
NOTES: Be sure to: