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Need help compressing
I’ve completed my work HD flow and the full length is 1hr 40m, I want to compress it down so that I can email a (very) rough copy to the client. I have managed to get it down to 3.75Gb using the H.264 MP4 for Apple TV compression in compressor and 5.45Gb using the H.264 Mov compression.
Can I get it any smaller, or am I being too ambitious for such a long bit of footage?
Many thanks.
Oh and I understand fttp sites are a good way of sharing files like this of the internet, but I’m a complete Luddite when it comes to things like this, so any info/help anyone has on this matter will also be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
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I think the files you are getting are huge.
For a web like size a data rate of some 500 Kbps (keeps very good quality) would make a file of less than 400MB for 1h 40m film.
For a bigger size just rise the data rate a bit.
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If you try emailing any file over 5Mb you will run a high chance of failure in most cases. FTP for big files is usually the way to go.
If your client has an FTP site, then you might be able to post your work there. If not, you will have to get an online FTP site. There are a few free ones out there, but read the fine print and check with you client first to make sure you want to risk using a site that is not yours or theirs. If you need to purchase an FTP site, you can always try GoDaddy.com. They are inexpensive.
If you already have a website, then you might be in luck. A lot of companies that host websites actually include the FTP part in the site. They even include an FTP client (software used to post on the FTP site) in the deal. The software is usually pretty easy to use.
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Cool, thanks a lot guys
aka Newbie Wan Kenewbie. “I will get over my manualaphobia, one day at a time.”
System
Mac Pro 2.8Gb quad core
8Gb RAM
1x 320Gb 7200 hardrive
1x 1Tb 7200 hardrive
Nvidia Geforce 8800 512mb Graphics card
1x 1Tb external Seagate FreeAgent eSataEquipment
Panasonic AG-HVX 200
Firestore FS-100
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