What is the smallest movie format, Mpeg or avi or some other?
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it depends on how you convert the movie. With different bitrates, framerates, each will be different but i suggest converting it to AVI file type cuz its a lot smaller than mpeg although mpeg is the best file type for burning a vcd or dvd. AVI is widely used for compressing movies with TWO giant compressor, DIVX and XVID codecs.. \n\nwell, if you dont mind the quality just convert it to FLV videos and download free FLV player.. flv can reach 400 percent smaller than the original but less quality in full screen.
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You could still use Picasa2 and convert the AVI to MPG. I think...WinAVI is good for converting, but not free....\n\nI found one that may help, it's called Imagen, but it looks like it's a computer only thing, you can take a look...\n\nDownload.com has some, but they may not work for your dilemma.\n\nPS: I found SUPER Fever Link before and it didn't work, so don't take that one seriously.\n\nSee all links below.
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AVI2DVD\nDIKO\nFAVC\nDivx2DVD\nand more\n\nhttp://www.videohelp.com/tools
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There is a AVI Capture format (under custom) but I not sure if it compressed or uncompressed \n(does say something about UYVY video format (native))\n\nI have one in my old 900MHz computer, but I never seem to get it setup correctly. I just it as a video card.
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By far the easiest way for a newbie is to use Windows Movie Maker that comes with XP.  Assuming you can play the movie, you should be able to import it and save it as a wmv video file, which would play on most people's computers.  It makes it really easy to choose the size of the output file, and will automatically cram it down to that size.\n\nDon't try zipping it; it won't help.
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You can use any popular format but there's two main issues to consider\n\n1. compression ratio. big files make for long download times (& may fill up your bandwidth quota very quickly). Some people are still using that dial-up thingy to access the internet, and they won't want to wait forever. This effectively counts out quicktime which is favoured by macs.\n\n2. codecs - there's a million and one of them out there. windows is bundled with a few. mpegs & avis are the most universal but each has loads of different subformats. It's a painstaking matter of finding out which best suits you & your target audience.\n\nI've heard that flash movies are good for web use, but I'm trying to find out more about that myself.
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The best one without a doubt is Winavi.\n\nThis converts a whole Avi movie in about one hour.\n\nMany of the software programmes claim to convert to DVD format but actually only covert to Mpeg 2.\n\nWin Avi converts to the correct VOB files and in record time.\n\nI have tried just about everyone and Winavi is the best.
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Here's some info about AMV\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMV_video_format\n\nHere's a few options for convertors\nhttp://www.moviecodec.com/topics/14650p1.html\n\n///
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you need a avi file converter, a free good one is called dvd santa and you can dowload it from google.
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The Best One That Iv'e Found Is Boilsoft Avi/mpeg Splitter\nBut You Can Also Try Easy Video Splitter
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personally I'd convert it to Flash more people will see it and it's a smaller file.\nif you cant do that go with mpeg.\nfewer peeps have quick time than media player
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is a quick time format, like "AVI, MPEG, DIVX, WMV, ETC.." is a format more heavy than mpeg, but is more stable, To view the videos and movies in .mov format you need a QuickTime movie viewer or "plug-in" loaded with your browser.\n\nhere you can find it: \n\nhttp://www.apple.com/quicktime/win.html
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You can download movies in MPEG format using a program such as BitTorrent.  Limewire is another good one, but sometimes people intentionally name the files incorrectly (so that you waste time downloading a large file that is not the one you really wanted).
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You can change any file to MPEG ( I mean video stream) use xdivd software downloadble and free.
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try to convert your videos to avi or mpg or mov, you can use AVS Video Converter: http://www.best-video-converter.com/avs-video-converter.html
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I usually use Windows Media Player. Just open it and resave it differently. Remember, making a file a smaller size often results in loss of quality.
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change the format to avi or someother format which will take less space. or zip it, but na it rele dosent work good for videos