QuickTime Conversion settings for preset options

Is there a place I can get the detailed settings behind the presets for QT Conversion exports? Would like to see the frame sizes, data rates, etc. for things like "iPod" "iPhone" etc.
Thanks,
billy

Hi(Bonjour)!
Yes you can tweak any parameters with the "export using quicktime conversion".
Just select quicktime movie format and click the "options" button at the right.
You'll get the Movie settings window. From this point, use the settings and size for video and setttings for audio.
The choice of your codecs will be directed by the intended use of your movie.
Michel Boissonneault

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Which export settings are the best is hard to tell...
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