The SportsRecruits video uploader in the video section supports most video file formats but there are a few unsupported codecs like the Apple ProRes video format. We believe in high-quality videos to improve the viewing experience for college coaches.  Below, we have outlined a few steps you can take to maintain high-quality videos to upload while making sure your file type is compatible with online media players.

How to Export your Video Into A Compatible Video File

As of right now, our video uploader does not support Apple ProRes video files.  For anyone using a Mac based editing software such as Final Cut Pro and iMovie, there is an option to convert your video to H.264. Make sure you are not exporting any ProRes files.

 Exporting Video iMovie

1. To export your video, start by clicking on “File” in the menu bar, hover over Share and then click “File”.

2. Make sure that when you are selecting your quality,  select “High” instead of “Best (ProRes)”.

3. Click “Next”.

4. Name your file and Click “Save”.

Exporting Video Final Cut

When exporting from Final Cut, go to “Settings” and set your codec as “H.264” instead of any of the Codecs that start with “Apple ProRes.”

1. To export your video, start by clicking on “File” in the menu bar, hover over Share and then click “File”.

2. Make sure that when you are selecting your codec, make sure to select “H.264”  instead of any of the Codecs that start with “Apple ProRes”.

3. Click “Next”.

4. Name your file and Click “Save”.

How to Convert your Video File into a Compatible Video File

If you do not have the project file and only have the original file available then you can convert your file in a few different ways.

How to Convert a File in iMovie

1. Start off by clicking on “File” in the menu bar, and then select “New Movie”.

2. Go back to “File” in the Menu bar and select “Import Media”, then select the file you wish to convert.

3. Drag the file into your timeline.

4. Follow the above steps on how to export a video using iMovie.

How to Convert a File in Final Cut

1. Start off by clicking "File" in the menu bar, then select "New Project".

2. Title the project.

3. Go back to "File" in the Menu bar and select "Import Media", then select the file you wish to convert.

4. Drag the file into your timeline.

5. Follow the above steps on how to export a video using Final Cut Pro.

Using a Free File Converter

It is easiest to use iMovie or Final Cut to convert your video files but if you want a free option, you can always use a free software to convert video files.  We suggest creating an mp4 file using MPEG Streamclip.  

Please Reach Out

While we are constantly monitoring for any failed uploads, if this should happen to you, please email help@sportsrecruits.com and let us know so that we can further assist you.

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