It seems that no matter how many ways I try to render my move (which is really not that long in length), the file size (mpg, avi, other saved compilations) is ALWAYS WAY TOO LARGE to email.
Hi and welcome to the user to user forums.
Most email providers do not allow relatively large files to be sent via email when it is far easier to use Google Drive to upload to and allow you to email a link to the person or persons you wish to send it to. They could then either watch it from there or download it if you allow and want them to. Anti-virus programs can't scan large files for viruses so email services on the whole won't allow files to be sent that can't be scanned.
Ray.
First off, check with your email provider to ascertain the maximum size for attachments. We can then work from there to get your file down to that size.
GMail allows a max size of 25mb (in all attachments) and niftily, will automatically send any bigger files via Google Drive and it will add a link in the email. See this:
Generally speaking, you should be exporting to MPEG 4 to maximise the compression and therefore reduce the size of your video. In the MPEG 4 export, Advanced settings, you can adjust the bitrate; let us know how long your video is and we can advise some accurate numbers.
Could you also tell us what exact version of the program you have from Help>About...
Thank you for the quick responses. I do appreciate that, but i'm going to rant a bit ;)
I am using Movie Studio 2022. My video is only 3 minutes and 26 seconds long.
I ended up sending it to DropBox, but I'm still puzzled (and a little frustrated) how anyone creates any movie over 45 seconds long and posts it anywhere???
I have an older HD Sony video camera that I use to record... not 4K type.
How are all the people on youtube or really, anywhere, accomplishing their tasks? My measly 3 1/2 minute video was well over 150MB when compiled. What am I doing wrong?
Is this an error right from the start while importing?
Is it an operator error at the end when rendering? what is the best way to get a good crisp video while maintaining a low file size?
I don't understand how a dude trying to sell me a workout routine can post an hour-long video on youtube and I can't even send a couple of motion images under 4 minutes long via email.
HELP PLEASE !!!!!!
First, thanks for the additional information.
However, to be able to have any chance of helping you reduce the size of your exported files we really do need a lot more information from you.
First, which edition of MS 2022 do you have? This should not be a contributory factor but might limit the choices you can make when exporting.
Second, please read and follow this tutorial to show us an analysis of both (one of) your source video file(s) and your exported file. Please post the results of the Text view or the Tree view for both files here.
Third, please take a screenshot of the MMS Export screen, showing the settings you used, and post it here.
Based on your quoted size for your exported file I suspect you are using a "wrong" (for your purposes) Export format.
Jeff
Forum Moderator
Hi,
I don't understand how a dude trying to sell me a workout routine can post an hour-long video on youtube and I can't even send a couple of motion images under 4 minutes long via email.
Because the guy uploaded a 20GB (about an hour at FullHD I think) file to YouTube and is not trying to send it by email. As you have been told, email has a limit to file size that can be sent. Depending on the resolution of the export, you may only be able to send about 4 seconds, depending on your email provider.
John CB
Hi
. . . . I don't understand how a dude trying to sell me a workout routine can post an hour-long video on youtube and I can't even send a couple of motion images under 4 minutes long via email. . . . .
In a nutshell - email was never designed to handle very large email messages, as you would get if attaching video files, hence the original limits of 2MB by many providers, these limits have risen over the years as more documentation is being sent by email, however the attachment file sizes are still limited to 20 - 30 MB per email - enough for most general business use for larger files document/file transfer providers are available eg WeTransfer*
For 1 second of a typical FullHD H.264 encoded video 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, you are going to be looking at a file size of between 2.8 and 3.6 MB per second of runtime.
Given the limitation of file size that can be attached to an email, which you cannot change, your video could be no more than 8 secs long .
What Youtube can do it is designed for, and currently handles approx. 50 uploads per second.
* You too can use file/document transfer providers such as WeTransfer or as has been suggested share the files on Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or other providers such as Dropbox.
John EB
Forum Moderator