How to export in few seconds to cleaner XL from any NLE software ?

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If you have the possibility to export as a Quicktime Reference file, don't hesitate to do it, while making sure you checked, if available, "use NLE codec" as in Avid Xpress DV : "use Avid codec", for best quality.
It will create a very small (<1Mby) quicktime file, in few seconds, that will be understandable by all Quicktime compatible softwares, such as CleanerXL, Combustion etc.

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If you are using other softwares like Adobe Premiere, Ulead Media Studio Pro, Sonic Foundry Vegas etc that do not have the Quicktime Reference file export option, I suggest you to use the plugin PluginPac Frameserver (click to get more informations and to download it)

How to get the best quality ?

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First, make sure you selected the right Input Profile.

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Use VBR 2 Pass encoding when available

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If you are doing streaming video encodings, do not put too many keyframes (let's say about 1/5 seconds)

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Normalize audio

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Play with the video / audio filters of cleaner XL (Contrast, Saturation etc etc)

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