To export your edited video in Photoshop, you'll need to render it. Here's how:
- Navigate to the Export Menu: Go to File → Export → Render Video. Alternatively, you can also click the curved arrow icon located at the bottom left of the Timeline panel.
Once you've accessed the "Render Video" dialog box, you'll be presented with various export settings. Here’s a breakdown of some common options:
- Name: Choose a name for your video file.
- Location: Select the folder where you want to save the exported video.
- Adobe Media Encoder: Selecting this will utilize Adobe Media Encoder for rendering. If left unchecked, Photoshop handles the rendering. Using Media Encoder generally provides more robust encoding options and better performance.
- Format:
- H.264: This is a widely compatible format suitable for web use, social media, and general playback. It usually results in smaller file sizes compared to other formats while maintaining good quality.
- DPX: Primarily used for film and high-end video production. Produces large, high-quality files.
- QuickTime: An older format that might be useful for specific legacy workflows.
- Preset: Choose a preset that matches your intended use case (e.g., "High Quality 1080p HD", "YouTube 1080p HD"). Presets automatically configure other settings such as frame rate and aspect ratio. You can customize these further, if needed.
- Size: Specifies the width and height of the exported video.
- Frame Rate: The number of frames per second in your video. Matching the frame rate of your source footage is generally recommended. Common frame rates are 24 fps (cinematic), 30 fps (standard video), and 60 fps (smooth motion).
- Range: Determine which portion of the timeline you want to export. You can choose to render the entire sequence or a specific work area.
- Render Options:
- Alpha Channel: If your video contains transparency, you can choose to export it with an alpha channel.
- 3D Quality: If your project uses 3D elements, adjust the rendering quality accordingly.
After configuring the render settings, click the "Render" button. Photoshop will then process your video and save it to the specified location. The rendering time depends on the length of the video, the complexity of the edits, and the performance of your computer.
