Resizing hd video files

[Wobbegong]

I shot some hd video and the file size is huge. 500mb+ for around 4 minutes filming. What program do you recommend to use to reduce the file size for internet posting, etc?

 

[Pearl]

Where are you trying to post it? hd and low files sizes usually dont mix, and quality suffers. I know with Vimeo you can upload some pretty large files once a week, or something like that.

I use Final Cut Pro on the Mac. I will let the windows users chime in.

 

[MannyL358]

If it’s a file from an editing program use the H.264 codec (MainConcept, SonyAVC, etc.) to render it.


If it’s a raw file straight out of your camera use a program like

VirtualDub : http://download.cnet.com/VirtualDub/3000-2194_4-10184313.html

AviSynth : http://www.free-codecs.com/download/AviSynth.htm

Disclaimer: I've not used the 2 programs above but they are very commonly used.