Transcoding

[|Final Cut Pro Server] may be worth taking a look at to fulfill this need if a large amount of content is to be transcoded (it also provides other services)... but initially [|Compressor], which is included in Final Cut Pro Studio 2 could be used.

 Final Cut Pro Server should provide all the transcoding needed for the project, and it is recommended by Laird for use with their edit server. Final Cut Pro Server also allows metadata to be added to the files. The standard for metadata used by many institutions seems to be [|Dublin Core]. A derivative used by public broadcasting is [|PB Core] which may be more effective for this project.

Please jot down your thoughts on what hardware, software, and infrastructure needs the facility will require for **Transcoding Content**
 * Platform: Macintosh
 * Software: Final Cut Pro
 * # of machines?
 * specs on machines?

Question:
 * Can the same machines used to capture content be used to do the transcoding?
 * Should a separate station be created to do the transcoding to prevent bottle necks?