Can Mac compress a video file using iMovie?

Asked By Alexander Mitchell 10 points N/A Posted on - 09/28/2012

I have a new MacBook Pro and I want my videos to be compressed. Can Mac compress a video file using iMovie HD in Mac OS X v10.4 so I can put it on my web page?  

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Answered By oliverpowell 50 points N/A #190743

Can Mac compress a video file using iMovie?

 

To compress a video file:

1. Start iMovie HD.
2. From the File drop-down list, select New….
3. In the Project: text box, type a name for your project.
4. From the Where: drop-down list, select where to save the file.
5. Click the Create button.
6. From the File drop-down list, select Import….
7. Navigate to and select the video file you want to compress.
8. Click the Open button.
9. From the File drop-down list, select Export….
10. Click the QuickTime icon.
11. From the Compress movie for: drop-down list, select Email or Web.
    Notes:
    • The Email option outputs the smallest file size but retains only fair to poor video quality.
    • The Web option outputs a slightly larger file size and retains good to fair video quality.
12. Click the Share button.
13. Click the Save button.

 

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• Posted on - 09/28/2012
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