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[CroSpartacus]

Ok, I want to host a video that I have in my computer, but the problem is that the video is too big, 790MB. My host can't handle a file that huge so I was wondering if there is any way I can make the video file in my computer smaller? I don't want to mess up the video and make it smaller, I was wondering if I can keep the current 790MB video that I already have but copy only about 10MB of the video into a new file that I can use for hosting. Anyone know?

[DreamCore]

Is compromission programms like WinZip, WinRAR that compromise files. And they supporte all files, but I think you can only make your file arround 120 MB smaller. And the users who are downloadning the file must have the an application that supports that kind of file.

[rvalkass]

Videos don't really compress that well, so the only way to get the file size down is to reduce the dimentions of the video or drop the frame rate.

[saga]

you really got a problem... the only logical solution to your problem is to reduce the quality of your video.. which means the dimension size of the video will be reduce and its quality too... for simplicity use the windows media maker. it can give you options on how to reduce your video with consideration of the transfer rate.. but of course the file is wmv and you can set protection on it or permission. anyway.. good luck..

[CroSpartacus]

Is there any sort of program where I can copy a clip of the video somehow? Or what if I download the video again into a different file location but stop the download after it reaches halfway? I know the file would be deleted if you stop it from downloading fully, but I just can't seem to think there is no absolute way on copying a small clip of a larger video.

[Dragonfly]

HM, there is really no solution to 750MB size file to reduce it so that it can be shared to others. Compression softwares like winzip, winrar and others may reduce it to some extend but no less than 500MB will be possible. Not even 500MB. Think about 100 people downloading 500MB big file from your host.

500MBx10 will be 5000MB : this much bandwidth will be used up. I think this is not a very wise way to share your file to them. Instead what you could do is write it in 10CDs (Eurovision CDs can hold upto 800MB file size). And send them by post. This may be less expensive.

Virtually it is impossible to do what you are trying to do right now.

I'm sorry I do not know where you could download a software which will copy some clips only.

Please wait for more members to respond you. Thanks.

[serverph]

you can always snip your main file into smaller parts, like 50MB files each (or as much as your host would allow), so that those who want to access your video will just have to download ALL the individual files and then re-join them together after downloading all parts. this can usually be achieved with WINRAR, and i'm pretty sure there are other compression applications (freeware, shareware, commercial) which can do the same.

[serverph]

CroSpartacus, on Nov 24 2005, 11:32 PM, said:

Is there any sort of program where I can copy a clip of the video somehow?  Or what if I download the video again into a different file location but stop the download after it reaches halfway? I know the file would be deleted if you stop it from downloading fully, but I just can't seem to think there is no absolute way on copying a small clip of a larger video.

check out this page for some shareware video editing tools:
http://www.snapfiles...wvideoedit.html

i have tried Ulead VideoStudio, since it is what i have which came bundled up with the PVR (personal video recorder) i bought before. you can review the features they have from the page i gave above, and download/try that which fits your needs. good luck!

[iGuest]

I have a problem I'm supposed to send in a video for college application, streaming it in through a website they don't accept DVD's... but unfortunately the stipend that it must be 50 MB or smaller, and though my project meets the time constraint of two minutes it's currently showing up at about 450 MB...

I don't want to cut it at all, I've already had to whittle the shit out of it, so is there anyway I can get it down this small with compressor? or anything? This thing is due in the next few hours... anybody who could help would be doing me a HUGE favor!

-oyster

[iGuest]

I have the same problem! That's why I searched it up on Google. Then I found your question! I want to compress the file by at least 5 MBs(megabytes). The file size is 42.4 MBs and I want to upload the video to Plunder, where I can only upload a file 37 MBs or less.

[iGuest]

If quality isn't a problem, you can always set up a camera to record the clip from your computer. Then download the new recording into something like Movie Maker that gives you easy video sizing options.

[iGuest]

uhow bout this
How Do I Make A (video) File Smaller?

Instead of hosting it just make a torrent :)

-reply by River

[iGuest]

I have a video size 1.52gb which I want to share in 'windows live'How do I make it smaller so my friend can view it.I am not computer minded so please keep it simple.Any suggestions? Thanks

-question by carol g

[iGuest]

Thanks a lot!How Do I Make A (video) File Smaller?

Thanks guys, I found a solution inWinRAR!:)

[iGuest]

To Cut Movie Apart, go to Movie maker and there one thing call cut clip... Before press it, go to the movie part you want to cut and press it. It will make a line. Delete the other part and save

[cyber_electrons]

Use video editing software and reduce:
(depending on your needs)

- resolution
- framerate
- sound quality (the bitrate)

[iGuest]

Replying to sagaYou don't have to reduce the quality. My friend has a video that is only 320mb and its a very high quality movie and it is 120 mins long. I'm not sure how it was done, but he found it and the format was mkv I think. I think it can be high quailty but it can depend on the format

[Tremayne]

i'd suggest trying to youtube the video and then using the youtube embed code to integrate the video into your website that way it's easily viewable via youtube and if you link your site in the description you'll get more traffic and link-backs from youtube.com.

Also that way you won't use any bandwidth as the video will be hosted at google.com and if you want you can even use megaupload or rapidshare to upload the video file itself and then post that alongside so your users may download the video if they so choose.

[Alex Cicala]

The way i'd covert the files is first convert the files to half resolution or minimum 320x240. Then I would convert the file/s to FLV. and use a flash video player to use on the site. I'm not sure on what file size the video will end up being though. Hopefully it'll be under 100mb. Surprisingly Youtube HD files are well over 100mb

[Ash-Bash]

CroSpartacus, on Nov 23 2005, 09:29 PM, said:

Ok, I want to host a video that I have in my computer, but the problem is that the video is too big, 790MB. My host can't handle a file that huge so I was wondering if there is any way I can make the video file in my computer smaller? I don't want to mess up the video and make it smaller, I was wondering if I can keep the current 790MB video that I already have but copy only about 10MB of the video into a new file that I can use for hosting. Anyone know?

Well first you can not record as much this will make the file size smaller or you need to go through your video recorder settings to make sure its not fully HD or this while be a big size to upload or send to another person.

[webishqiptar]

Try converting to flv file extensions cause these files take less space in general.

[user681]

FeedBacker, on Nov 26 2007, 10:22 PM, said:

I have the same problem! That's why I searched it up on Google. Then I found your question! I want to compress the file by at least 5 MBs(megabytes). The file size is 42.4 MBs and I want to upload the video to Plunder, where I can only upload a file 37 MBs or less.

you could try compressing it using programs like divx..
http://www.divx.com/en/win

[TheDarkHacker]

Or you can use the best Microsoft tool for editing videos,for simple users called Windows Movie Maker.If you can't find it go to start menu,click Run,and copy following: C:\Program Files\Movie Maker\moviemk.exe
Your Movie Maker will start.Now using your cursor drag your video to the list with files called Collections.See if there is button Show Timeline,if there is not just ignore.Drag your video from collections to the timeline.Remember that your video should be dragged to the start of timeline.Then find the link called Save to my computer on the left side.Choose name and your folder to save.Press Next and choose Best fit to file size.Then choose how much your video to have size.REMEMBER,THIS IS NOT CUTTING VIDEO,THIS IS JUST MAKING YOUR VIDEO MORE SMALLER TO GET SMALL FILE SIZE!

[contactskn]

CroSpartacus, on Nov 23 2005, 10:29 PM, said:

Ok, I want to host a video that I have in my computer, but the problem is that the video is too big, 790MB. My host can't handle a file that huge so I was wondering if there is any way I can make the video file in my computer smaller? I don't want to mess up the video and make it smaller, I was wondering if I can keep the current 790MB video that I already have but copy only about 10MB of the video into a new file that I can use for hosting. Anyone know?

Dear friend one way is to use some zip software like winzip or winrar. Other wise you can also use video formats like .swf or .flv which are very small than usual formats like .mpg. For that you can get many free and paid video file format converters. You please search the same in google and you will get a good software for the same. These are the ways which I am using and fully satisfied with. If you have any doubt with video format conversion please feel free to ask. 

[phpphp]

you can compress as much as you want but you have to compromise the quality. Now a days it is being research how to compress video wihtout losing quality posilible.
There are many algorithm developed offer their quality and compression ratio. you can read details about if from
http://en.wikipedia....deo_compression
Divx offer good compression compare to quality.