FCP7 :: Send To Compressor !

Today is an “edit from home day,” my favorite! Jazz blasting on the little clock radio in the back room, sunny cool air sinks into the open window followed by the ruffling sound of fall. The FCP scrub bar whizzing by… oh! Time to export already! File, export, wait… where’s compressor?!
In the latest version of FCP(7) they’ve shifted the compressor function to the “Send To:” menu. A bit confusing at first, but the fact that I can now send one timeline off to compressor in the background and keep working is wonderful! I also discovered today that this “send to feature also allows you to select multiple clips / sequences and batch them out to compressor. Exciting? Oh wait, it gets better!
Today I selected 7 sequences, (short intro videos for the NJ patent awards ceremony) and I discovered myself presented with a new window “Compressor: Multiple Sources.” This window allows two options “Export as separate sources” which will keep all your sequences as their stand-alone selves OR a cool feature that allows you to “Combine sources into one source.” which will automatically place chapter markers for you!
Despite my on-going issues with FCP and media management, it is certainly becoming a stronger and stronger tool for the freelancer!

Thought I’d share! Happy cutting!
Had to share!