

Key frames: Complete video frames (or images) that are inserted at a consistent interval in a video clip. Choosing higher data rates will create video of higher quality but also larger size and longer transmission time. It is measured in Mbps (megabits per second) or, smaller and more commonly, kbps (kilobits per second).

The data rate depends on sampling frequency, the encoding scheme, and compression algorithms. Higher frame rates - up to 60 fps in this menu - play more smoothly but require more bandwidth and file size.ĭata rate (bitrate): The amount of information, or detail, that is stored per unit of time of a video. Here’s a quick glossary:įrame rate: The number of frames that appear each second (measured in frames per second, or fps). Since InDesign CS5 and 5.5 added more video capabilities, I’ll focus on those versions of the app. In this article, I’ll explore your options, make recommendations, and show you how to set up your InDesign document properly when working with video files. With InDesign CS5 and 5.5, you can output video-enhanced InDesign files as Flash-based PDFs, SWFs, EPUBs, and even Android and iPad apps.īut just because InDesign lets you do pick a video file from your desktop doesn’t mean it’s the right format or the right size. While you may not think of InDesign as a video tool, you’ve actually been able to place video into InDesign since CS2.

Would you rather read about it, see a diagram of it, or watch an expert demonstrate it in a video? Most people would choose the latter. Let’s say you’re trying to learn a complicated cooking technique. This PDF is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat or the free Adobe Reader. In addition to the HTML version of the excerpt below, you can also download the excerpt as a PDF that retains the full design of the magazine. Excerpted from InDesign Magazine, October/November 2011 (issue 44).
