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Minimum requirements to reduce a movie size

[le_gber]

Hi,

I need to reduce videos both in size and 'weight' and was wondering what is the minimum software requirment?

The videos are mpg and range from 4 to 15 meg and are 500 x 288 pixels big. I want to reduce them to ~ 170 x 100 but don't want to use the html properties as I am sure it will not reduce the movie size.

Qu: if I had to buy a software that allow me to do just that, what would you guys recommand? I don't need something powerful (read expensive ;) ) because I am not a video studio. I just need a soft that allows me to change the size of a movie (Mb) but good enough not to loose in quality (not more than necessary). If it allow a bit of video editing that great but if it doesn't no worries as long as the price reflect it.

I know nothing about video but could you tell me what video encoding should be used also.

Thanks a lot

Leo.

[BlobFisk]

Hey le_gber,

You're right, changing the html tags won't alter the file size of the video at all!

Have a look at RAD Video tools Bink Video, it's free and will do the job nicely for you!

HTH

[Knoopss]

VirtualDub and if it's not enough you could use Windows media encoder or Helix producer for windows or real streaming format.
All of above is free.

a

[le_gber]

Cheers guys I let you know how I get on :)

Leo