Video size in VDub question...

[sues2nd]

First off, thanks for everyone who helped me with my last question on adding logos, I got it now ...

Okay, now I figured out how to add the logos, but when I try to save it the file size jumps significantly! I mean, the first clip I did went from being 1.69mb (16 secs) to being 51.2mb!?!?!

How can I stop this from happening? I want to try and keep the files that I do as close to original size as I can, is this possible? This way I can use my other program for converting it to whatever I need...

See, I could use the other program anyway, but I added the logo to one vid of a show we did (I own a dance company). The vid was originally 163mb and it ended up to over 8gbs (WTF!!!!???)! Even if I use my other program to convert it back, its still gonna be HUGE!!! Hense my need to keep the size as close to the original as possible.

Again, thanks for all the help in the past and thanks in advance for the help here. I know if I can get the answer anywhere I can get it here (jimmalenko Im looking in your direction...jk )...

[junkmalle]

Use a suitable compression codec for the output. Video Menu -> Compression...

[sues2nd]

Worked great...Thanks man!

[jimmalenko]

I know if I can get the answer anywhere I can get it here (jimmalenko Im looking in your direction...jk )...

HEY !!!

j/k

FYI, I ended up making a guide for adding watermarks to videos.

it is here

[daamon]

Use a suitable compression codec for the output. Video Menu -> Compression...

Extending that advice a little... Use either AVICodec or GSpot to find out what the codec is of the source file, and then use the same or similar codec as directed by junkmalle.

[sues2nd]

I know if I can get the answer anywhere I can get it here (jimmalenko Im looking in your direction...jk )...

HEY !!!

j/k

FYI, I ended up making a guide for adding watermarks to videos.

it is here

I ended up reading the guide and following it to a tee. If I had a place to host my vid, or even a clip Id put it up (the website is still up in the air for now...). Anyone know of any "free" sites for the time being, Id like to show all of you guys that helped me the fruits of our labor...?

Anyway, I also used a filter called "logoaway" for a video of a show we did for another company (didnt want their logo on our set...you know) and it worked fantastic...blurred out theirs to the point that you couldnt even tell there was something there in the first place. Then I followed jimmalenko's guide and BAMM, the vid was done.

Again, thanks everyone for your help...