How do I reduce the file size of my 16 meg movie?

[Luckyword]

I have a 16 meg movie, and I want to reduce it in order to upload it to my website. It's too big right now. It's a Quicktime movie and I'm on a mac. I tried using the export functions in Quicktime, but whenver I do, it successfully converts and reduces the file size...only then there's no sound. I've also tried MPEg Streamclip, and have been toying with the right settings to reduce it, but I can't seem to find the right settings...the file always comes out roughly the same size. Please help. Thanks.

[Baldrick]

Lower the bitrate(limit data rate in mpeg streamclip) or quality setting to get smaller file size.

[Luckyword]

I lowered the data rate in mpeg streamclip and that didn't do anything to reduce the file size.

[tomlee59]

I don't think you are adjusting anything. Please be specific: What settings are you using in Streamclip? Codec type, etc.? And exactly what is the source file? "Quicktime" is too vague. Many different codecs are supported in QT. Which one are you using? Unless you provide specific information, there's not much we can do.

[MacDSL]

Sounds like a settings issue, If you have Quicktime Pro, Just export the movie using the iPhone settings and let me know if the sound still plays, and if it shrunk the file...
Good Luck!

[Luckyword]

Hi, Even using the export for iphone settings, it still didn't have sound. I've resorted to importing the footage into IMovie, then exporting it using the export function, and am able to do so as a quicktime file with sound.

[MacDSL]

That is odd. But good to read that you got around it...

[pepegot1]

Use WinFF and convert to MP4 or VCD. The person at other end can convert back to mpg or whatever using the same free program. The new file should be a little over 8 meg(MP4 or VCD), enough to meet email attachment requirements. I would try VCD first, as it is less complicate. I am assuming your 16 meg file is MPG, AVI, WMV or even FLV.