How to lower down video size?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by prilep, Apr 5, 2008.

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    I have a .AVI file, but i have no clue how to lower the size of it. Anyone know of a FREE program that does this?

    Thanks

    - Prilep :D
     
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  2. kmofo

    kmofo Active Member

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  3. leader

    leader Peon

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    You could try to edit it using some software such as the DivX bundle, or you can WinRar/Winzip the file. Maybe the three websites below might help. Good luck.

    Link 1
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    chroncile Well-Known Member

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    Yup. Windows movie maker.

    Click Start->All Programs->Windows movie Maker->Import Video->File->Save Movie File. Then you can choose what type of compression you want. :)

    Hope this helps. :)
     
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    Use VideoDub, handly little program ;)
     
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  6. developr

    developr Peon

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    You need a video encoding software to compress the video. I would recommend that you compress to MPEG4 H.264 or FLV if you are planning to use it for the web.

    I just found SUPER Video Encoder which is a nice free software that has similar features to $500+ encoding software. Here is a link to a review on my site that also has some demo encodes you can watch.

    http://webvideotechniques.com/20/super-video-encoder

    Also, there are some tips and tricks for how to get the best looking video and also how to put it on your website.
     
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    if you have a Mac, check out "Stomp" by shinywhitebox. it's unreal. It can compress half-size, lossless, H264, heck too many to mention here. Plus it includes some great filters and effects.
     
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    WinMEnc beta, or WisMenCoder may be useful to down size the avi file.
     
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    Does this work for vista? cause I used to be able to do it on my old XP but on Vista, I can only drag the video file to the audio bar
     
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    Pinpointcomm Banned

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    I'd suggest using a freeware program from the doom9 forums :) they always have the best tools when it comes to helping in converting or lowering down the size of pretty much all media files.
     
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