How do I compress my video files?

[general_kill]

I've started taking videos with my new sony handycam but the film files that are created when I transfer it to my computer are too large. A 20 minute film takes up almost 1 gig. I used to use virtualdub to compress my Fraps videos but I get an error telling me I can't convert mpeg2 files with fraps. Does anyone else have this problem? I even tried converting my videos to avi but I haven't found an effective program to do that yet. Is there a sure fire way of compressing videos from video cameras?

 

[Synobun]

Try the default Windows Video Maker.

 

[general_kill]

Yea window's movie maker isn't doing it either :/

 

[Synobun]

Well, you could get the trial version of Sony Vegas if it's only a one time thing.

 

[Thunderfall]

Try this program:
http://www.xmpeg.net/website/

You may also want to check out the DivxConverter. It has 15 day trial:
http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/converter/

 

[Ommadon]

I've started taking videos with my new sony handycam but the film files that are created when I transfer it to my computer are too large. A 20 minute film takes up almost 1 gig. I used to use virtualdub to compress my Fraps videos but I get an error telling me I can't convert mpeg2 files with fraps. Does anyone else have this problem? I even tried converting my videos to avi but I haven't found an effective program to do that yet. Is there a sure fire way of compressing videos from video cameras?

Hi
Guess Fraps isn't the best way to solve ur problem. I had some problems with Fraps too.
Why don't u convert ur video to flash? Flash format has less weight. I can suggest visit visifly.com. You'll find good converters there Cheers.

 

[berty]

have a look at VidCrop
http://www.geovid.com/VidCrop/

great software to do basic video editing

 

[Gusek]

or VisiCrop on visifly.com
I think its good prog too

 

[Jamesds]

Super C can compress and convert between several video formats, check the screenshot below to see if yours is listed. If not, the new version may include it.

Here's a screenshot

Spoiler Screenshot of Super (C) :

 

[Till]

Windows Media Encoder is easier to use than virtualdub, but only converts to wmv. For virtualdub to work, you need to have the correct codecs installed. I don't think it ships with them on default.

 

[Simo]

I've started taking videos with my new sony handycam but the film files that are created when I transfer it to my computer are too large. A 20 minute film takes up almost 1 gig. I used to use virtualdub to compress my Fraps videos but I get an error telling me I can't convert mpeg2 files with fraps. Does anyone else have this problem? I even tried converting my videos to avi but I haven't found an effective program to do that yet. Is there a sure fire way of compressing videos from video cameras?

Did your handycam come with any software? Is it a miniDV tape handi cam or HDD or mini DVD?

What is your intended purpose for the video? If its DVD there are very specific settings you need to use or will end up compressing and recompressing your video and as such loose quality.

 

[mrsMoon]

Hi
I also use VisiCrop! it's a powerfool video cropper, I think it can help you

 

[Genocidicbunny]

Except VisiCrop! is paid software, and from the looks of the site, pretty generic.

 

[Viola]

VidCrop is good! I've been using it for a long time & havn't any problem with it!