Final Cut Pro 6 - About MPEG-2 Video Compression

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About MPEG-2 Video Compression

MPEG-2 is an internationally accepted compression standard developed by the
Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG). MPEG-2 allows you to create broadcast-quality
video files and was designed to support high-resolution, high-bit-rate video. It is the
video compression format used for home satellite dish systems and high-quality
video titles on DVD. All DVD players contain the hardware required for MPEG-2
playback. For more information see “

About MPEG Compression

” on page 393.

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