Reducing mpeg video size

[awesomeincalg]

Hey all,

I have a 101 MB mpeg vid that I need to reduce to something a lot more managable, as it'll be streamed from a website.

Any suggestions for progs?

Thanks!

[ashes]

Hi!

If it's MPEG2 use TMPGEnc to convert to MPEG1 at lower bitrates.

If it's MPEG1 use VirtualDub or VirtualDubMOD to convert to DivX/AVI.

[tigerman8u]

I agree. mpeg 4 is the way to go for website projects. much smaller filesize and you can retain good video quality

[awesomeincalg]

Actually, I found Windows Media Encoder. Great prog so far and free!

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/encoder/default.aspx

[ashes]

@awesomeincalg

Glad to hear you located a satisfactory method!

Watch out for the Stampede

[anon125]

Hello
where would i find out how to put a 50MB mpeg2 video on to my homepage by compressing it.
i have windows media encoder but it wont do it - says something about missing codec.
thanks very much
Rick