Compressing mpegs

Lemmy · 2005-05-05, 04:03 PM

Before I waste more time trying, is it at all possible to reduce the file size of a mpeg comparable to what you can do with a wmv file and retain some quality?

I've tried to reduce a mpeg from 2 mb to 1 mb (using variuos free trial programs I downloaded) and it looks crappy, while the same clip in wmv actually looks pretty good at 600 kb. Am I trying to do the impossible?

Cleo · 2005-05-05, 04:08 PM

We do the mpegs for Angel at 700 and they look great.

I'm using Compressor which is part of Final Cut Pro.

Sorenson is an even better.
http://www.sorenson.com/solutions/index.php

Lemmy · 2005-05-05, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the Sorense link.

I was there earlier but couldn't find the free trial.

SirMoby · 2005-05-11, 05:26 PM

I just ordered a copy of Sorenson based on some testing I completed a week ago. If someone doesn't give you the link to the trial you will never find it. It seems to do a good job abd as long as you avoid the square pixels the finally mpegs look great.

I almost went with Main Concept MPEG Encoder and it's output seems to be just as good and a little faster but when purchasing the Sorenson Suite you have a lot more flexibility with the other encoders.

2005-05-05, 04:03 PM	#1
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2005-05-05, 04:08 PM	#2
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	We do the mpegs for Angel at 700 and they look great. I'm using Compressor which is part of Final Cut Pro. Sorenson is an even better. http://www.sorenson.com/solutions/index.php __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2005-05-05, 04:12 PM	#3
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	Thanks for the Sorense link. I was there earlier but couldn't find the free trial. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2005-05-11, 05:26 PM	#4
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	I just ordered a copy of Sorenson based on some testing I completed a week ago. If someone doesn't give you the link to the trial you will never find it. It seems to do a good job abd as long as you avoid the square pixels the finally mpegs look great. I almost went with Main Concept MPEG Encoder and it's output seems to be just as good and a little faster but when purchasing the Sorenson Suite you have a lot more flexibility with the other encoders.