i have couple of videos that are WM files. these files are quite big and i was wondering how could i reduce the size so download wont take long..
which tools can i use to do this?

thanks

Hi there,

There are many ways to do that and I think the best option in terms of end result's size and quality would be to encode them in DivX.

But, I think Windows Movie Maker can provide you with very good results as well (I assume you have Windows XP, also make sure u have the new version (v2) of Windows Movie Maker which is available for free - Windows Update should offer it for you if you don't already have it.)

Just run Windows Movie Maker from your start menu (or just go to RUN=> type "moviemk" then hit Enter)

Once it's loaded, go to the File menu and click on Import into collections...

Browse to your original file location, click on it and make sure that the check box for "Create Clips for video files" in not checked then click on Import

Soon you'll see a thumbnail of the video file you clicked on. Right Click on the tumbnail and click on Add to Storyboard

Now from the File menu click on Save Movie File...

Click on My Computer then Next

On the next screen Enter the name you desire and the location for the new file to be saved (make sure it's a different name or location from the original) .. Click Next

The window you should be at right now is where you'll have control over the file size and quality. Just make sure you click on "show more choices..." then make your desired choice from all the different options there. This depends on the type of video you have and the desired file size so I'll leave it to you to make the right choice, all the info is on that screen just go over it and make your choice.

Once done, click next and the file will be saved ... after it's done view it and if you don't like it for some reason repeat all the steps but change the qulity or size settings to get a better result.

Ok I hope it works out for you. Good luck.


Ciao for now.

If you are running Windows XP try using Windows Movie Maker

Kev

Is there any movie editing software available for Windows 2000? If not, what movie editing programs can anyone suggest for reducing video size?

Thank you.

regards

Catherine

I like powerdirector
http://www.gocyberlink.com/multi/pro...dId=4&lang=enu
But it costs a fair bit.

You could look into flash video streaming.
http://www.vitalstream.com/macromedia/index.html
At one stage I looked into it and I think I found mostly shareware products to do it with.

Thank you DaveSW, I am investigating both options. Any other tips/advice from anyone on the subject would be much appreciated.

regards

Catherine
PS I am on Windows 2000

Dear Ramwire...

Thank you very much for this very usefull tips.
Actually I was searching for a software to compress the video files while having the Windows Movie Maker in my system.

Thank you again,
L. Ramasamy
India.

You're welcome, I'm glad to be of any help.

Catherine, if you're still looking for a program try the new free DrDivX at http://labs.divx.com/DrDivX
It should work with Windows 2000 as well.

Ok then...

Ciao for now.

Dear Ramwire...
I want to convert my video files in to .3gp format to use with my mobile phone, Is there any softwares (Preferably free softwares).
Can you help me in this regard?

L. Ramasamy

You might like to browse through the google results for a search for .3gp converter

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=.3gp+converter

I think I saw 1 or 2 freebies in there.