How do I batch convert 700 sequences to .mov and .mv4 files?

I have 700 separate sequences in FCP. Each one is 20-30 seconds long. I need to rename them and convert them to .mov files and then also .m4v files?
Is there an easy way to batch this or do I have to do them one by one by one by one..........

Try using the *Export Queue* (in FCP click Window > Export Queue).
1. Once the window is open, in the Browser window, highlight the sequences you wish to export.
2. Click and drag them into the *Export Queue* window. You should see a folder called +Batch 1+, with all your sequences.
3. Click on the +Batch 1+ folder and press the Settings... button at the bottom of the window.
4. Set your output destination.
5. To export full res, the format should be *QuickTime Movie*, and the settings should be *Item Settings*.
6. Include *Audio and Video*, or *Video Only*, depending on what you need.
7. Check the *Make Self-Contained* check box.
If your sequences are NTSC DV, to export .m4v you will want to use Compressor 2, so that you can fix the aspect ratio (NTSC is 720x480 while the iPod size is 640x480 or 320x240. This is the difference between square and rectangular pixels.).
1. In the *Compressor Preset* window, find the +iPod Video+ folder, and the +iPod Video+ preset inside the folder.
2. Click the preset and press the *Duplicate Selected Setting* button at the top of the window. A setting called +iPod Video-Copy+ should appear in your Custom folder.
3. Click on your new setting.
4. In the Inspector window, use the 6 buttons to change the settings to what you need.
5. Make sure in the Encoder section, that you choose your size (640 VGA or 320 QVGA) and pick the proper aspect ratio (4:3).
6. Save your settings.
7. Drag the full res files you exported from FCP into the Batch window. *Select All* (Command + A).
8. Right-click in the Setting column and choose your +iPod Video-Copy+. It will apply that setting to all your videos (it may take a while depending on how many you do at once.)
9. Save your batch.
10. Submit!
For renaming, you might try an Automator script. Search the forums or Google, if you need help with that!
Hope this helps!
-Tim

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