Video editing question

[warthog]

New to this. Got a mac, and have edited my movie. How do I get it sized right? The compressed version looks like shit. I am using IMovieHD.

Once I get this figured out, I will post it somehow on here.

[edg]

What compression settings you using? I've found a good way of making resonable quality movies is with MPeg-4, but the problem is that the compression algorithm tends to bleach the image with too much white if you have a bright light day.

You might to try compressing as CD-Quality; it may be big, but most people have broadband.

edg

[Baconzoo]

Lower your frames per second to a 24 or even 12 for the web. Music can be a huge size issue so I go down to 11khz mono 8 bit. Sorenson or Mpeg4 is what you want. If you pay for Quicktime Pro you will have more controls for MPEG4 authoring.

[Meathelmet]

As everything stated above.

Since the imovie isnt a pro videdit,the possibilities to compress tha files are horrible, at best.
Even with FinalCut pro and Premiere, you have to be a real pro to get even decent compression quality.The variables that you can compress with in a professional program are to complicated for us mortals.
I am a happy man that i have never have had to work with that stuff.

There are diffirent programs that are just for packing. But most are pro level (in the userfriendliness and price).

Many people have quit to try to pack mpg and have directly packed the stuff (if possible) to wma or avi, wich usually give better viewing quality for size for the internjet use.
Or something.

[warthog]

Thanks for all the quick help. I am using the Sorenson 3 dealio. I will try those settings. I was at 22 mb last try. I think the audio might be an issue. Hope to get it figured out, so I can get to the next level- getting it on the net.

I think the movie turned out great for my first shot. This stuff is just a bitch to figure out on your own.

The cd I made looks awesome though.