Operation Manual

CyberLink StreamAuthor
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What are Encoding Profiles?
An encoding profile is simply a set of attributes (such as bitrate, and audio output type) that
determine the quality of the final project file that your audience will see (and/or hear). Selecting
an encoding profile is the first step in publishing your presentation. StreamAuthor offers a large
list of encoding profiles in the Publish window.
A short list of encoding profiles are displayed in the Publish window.
You can also view (and manage) the complete list of encoding profiles by doing one of the
following:
• selecting the Tools > Encoding Profiles command.
• clicking the Configure button under the list of encoding profiles in the Publish window.
• clicking the Profile button in the Capture window of Studio mode.
• clicking the Select button under the Profile heading in the Presentation window of Full-
Screen Presentation mode.
Note: For more information on profile configuration and management, see "Creating Encoding Profiles"
on page 142 and "Managing Encoding Profiles" on page 144.
While the long list of potential profiles may look intimidating, it is in reality a shortcut to
selecting the attributes that best suit your presentation. This section will help you see the list of
encoding profiles as a wide range of choices to simplify the publishing task - as opposed to a
bewildering array of technological jargon.