Preproduction; Watch Folders - Autodesk 64006-051108-9001 - Discreet Cleaner - Mac User Manual

232 Chapter 11: Workflow

Preproduction

Preproduction is a critical step in preparing content. Knowing what delivery platform will be
used will set guidelines for creating the content. Knowing the basic design of the associated
Web page will determine what kind of information must be gathered and what metadata and
interactivity options can be included.
• Creating a storyboard will clarify the goal of the production by providing a list of elements
and their needs.
• Know the bandwidth available to the audience to determine data rates.
• Define and test your workflow. Know how your cameras, location sound, video and sound
editing software and Cleaner are going to interact.

Watch Folders

Watch folders are a quick and easy way to automate processing.
To use watch folders:
Make a new Batch. This example was named Encode QuickTime.
1.
From the Cleaner menu bar choose Batch > Add Watch Folder.
2.
The Choose a Folder dialog appears.
Choose a folder or create a new one.
3.
Click Choose.
4.
The Folder appears in the specified location (usually the desktop) and as a project in the
Batch window. For this example, the folder was named Watch QuickTime.
Assign a Setting to the Watch QuickTime folder project.
5.