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  • How can I make MOV file smaller?

    Posted by John Isaacks on March 17, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    I have a 40min .mov file that is over 50GB. I need to make this smaller in size but don’t know how? I have Premiere Pro CS3 and AFX CS3 (and all the other CS3s)

    Can someone please tell me how to compress this movie to make it smaller?

    Thanks!

    Mike Velte replied 17 years, 4 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Scott Dudgeon

    March 17, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    I Adobe Premiere, the easiest way to reduce the file size is to either, change the physical size ex: 720×480 to 320X240. Or/and you can change the FPS (frames per second). Again, if it is for the internet, 15 FPS should be fine.

  • Mike Velte

    March 18, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Compressing video is typically done for a purpose, like local playback, web delivery, DVD, etc. Quality will get reduced some…what is your purpose?

  • John Isaacks

    March 18, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    I have a mini mac connected to a few in store tv screens to show promo videos. It is for that.

  • Mike Velte

    March 19, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    DV (Digital Video) will reduce your file to about 10GB;

    File>Export>Movie>Settings
    File type= Microsoft DV AVI

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