Hey Darren , I finally got my dv cable and have downloaded video
but when I try to upload it says I have exceeded the limit of KB
I'm using windows movie maker and can watch the video fine on there.
My clips aren't more than 16 seconds a piece.
I take it I need to compress the video further?
It saved the movie as a wmv
am i close?
thanks
Tony
Full Version: "Exceeded the limit"
Tony,
Right click your icon then properties that will tell you the size of it . If you saved it .WMV and the file is only 16 seconds long you should be able to upload it . If you want E-mail it to me and I will try to post it for you if you still cant .
Don
Right click your icon then properties that will tell you the size of it . If you saved it .WMV and the file is only 16 seconds long you should be able to upload it . If you want E-mail it to me and I will try to post it for you if you still cant .
Don
16 seconds shouldn't be larger than 10 megs (the max upload size). As Don said, if you could first check your file size and let us know what you found, then we can further assess the problem.
Also, did you read over the tutorials? I spent a lot of time creating the tutorials to try to help people through the difficult stuff. If you haven't taken a look at them, please do. There is a cool file size estimator graph that I put together to give you an idea of how big your files should be. According to the graph, if you have 16 seconds of footage, then even with a high bit rate of 500 kbps, your WMV file should only be a little over 1 meg.
WMV File Size Estimator
Let us know what you find out.
Darren
PS: My guess is that although you saved it as a WMV, you did not compress it. I have not used Windows Movie Maker (I have 2000 not XP) so Im not familar with the user interface. However, somewhere during the process, you should be able to select an encoding "profile" which will let you choose how the file will be played/distributed.
The option you want will sound something like, "Web Server (progressive download)" OR "File will stream from a Web server or play directly on a computer". Then later on, you will be able to select the encoding bit rate for the video. Select something like 300 to 500k bits per second.
Also, did you read over the tutorials? I spent a lot of time creating the tutorials to try to help people through the difficult stuff. If you haven't taken a look at them, please do. There is a cool file size estimator graph that I put together to give you an idea of how big your files should be. According to the graph, if you have 16 seconds of footage, then even with a high bit rate of 500 kbps, your WMV file should only be a little over 1 meg.
WMV File Size Estimator
Let us know what you find out.
Darren
PS: My guess is that although you saved it as a WMV, you did not compress it. I have not used Windows Movie Maker (I have 2000 not XP) so Im not familar with the user interface. However, somewhere during the process, you should be able to select an encoding "profile" which will let you choose how the file will be played/distributed.
The option you want will sound something like, "Web Server (progressive download)" OR "File will stream from a Web server or play directly on a computer". Then later on, you will be able to select the encoding bit rate for the video. Select something like 300 to 500k bits per second.
Ok here is the info off the properties
Duration 20.51 sec
source file bit rate2537 kbps
size 10.4 mb
video width-320
video height-240
video bit rate-2396
video sample size 16
Thanks guys
Duration 20.51 sec
source file bit rate2537 kbps
size 10.4 mb
video width-320
video height-240
video bit rate-2396
video sample size 16
Thanks guys
Tony,
I think if you get rid of the .4 on the size you would be able to upload it.
I have to say though at 20.51 sec. long it must not have compressed the file. I know I have a clip thats alomost a minute uploaded here.
I could be wrong but I would run it through again and see if it compress' it smaller (it should). If not like I said I would be willing to run it through mine and post it for you or send it back to you when I am done it. Also read through the tutorials real good there are screen shots of WME (if you are using that ) that will walk you right through it.
Give another hour or so I am sure Darren will post a responce to it fixing the problem for you ! Hope you get it up and running !
Don
I think if you get rid of the .4 on the size you would be able to upload it.
I have to say though at 20.51 sec. long it must not have compressed the file. I know I have a clip thats alomost a minute uploaded here.
I could be wrong but I would run it through again and see if it compress' it smaller (it should). If not like I said I would be willing to run it through mine and post it for you or send it back to you when I am done it. Also read through the tutorials real good there are screen shots of WME (if you are using that ) that will walk you right through it.
Give another hour or so I am sure Darren will post a responce to it fixing the problem for you ! Hope you get it up and running !
Don
I wish I could have this forum email me everytime someone posts...... anyway, I believe Don is correct about the file not being compressed. If it is, it's not compressed much at all.
I sure don't recommend uploading a 10 meg clip that is only 20 seconds long. Not many people will wait for a download that long.
The program you are using (Windows Movie Maker) only works with Windows XP and unfortunately, I don't have a computer with that OS. However, after doing some research on Microsoft's website, I found the following information:
Main Page for Windows Movie Maker - I highly recommend you read everything in the "How to: Get Started", "How to: Learn More", and "How to: Be an Expert" links on the right side of the page.
"Moviemaking 101" - This is a link I found under "How to: Be an Expert" that talked about distributing the movie. - This is what you are looking for!!!...see the quote below!
"Digital Video Compression Explained" - This is some really good background info that will help you understand the process. This is also located under "How to: Be and Expert"
From the Moviemaking 101 link, I found the following:
Although we are not streaming, I believe what I highlighted in red (above) is what you should try. One thing I didn't see mentioned was when you choose a bit rate. The program may choose one for you. If it doesn't and you have to choose one, I recommend using something around 400 kbps if your footage is less than 2 minutes in length.
Let me know if this helps. By the way, I would be very interested in having a "screen shot tutorial" for other people that may have the same problems. Once you get this figured out, if you're interested in putting a tutorial together please let me know.
Darren
PS: I also highly recommend that you check the program's HELP file. Do a search for "encoding", or "distribution", or "compress" and see what comes up. Usually they will walk you through the process. Let me know if you still have problems. BTW, I'll be out of town from tomorrow until the 9th of August on vacation and probably without access to a computer, so let me know soon if you still need some help. DkM
I sure don't recommend uploading a 10 meg clip that is only 20 seconds long. Not many people will wait for a download that long.
The program you are using (Windows Movie Maker) only works with Windows XP and unfortunately, I don't have a computer with that OS. However, after doing some research on Microsoft's website, I found the following information:
Main Page for Windows Movie Maker - I highly recommend you read everything in the "How to: Get Started", "How to: Learn More", and "How to: Be an Expert" links on the right side of the page.
"Moviemaking 101" - This is a link I found under "How to: Be an Expert" that talked about distributing the movie. - This is what you are looking for!!!...see the quote below!
"Digital Video Compression Explained" - This is some really good background info that will help you understand the process. This is also located under "How to: Be and Expert"
From the Moviemaking 101 link, I found the following:
QUOTE
Creating and Distributing the Movie
After you’ve created the movie on the timeline, you can turn it into a new, finished movie. Click the Save Movie icon.
Here’s where you’ll need to make a few choices that will determine the picture quality of the movie, and also consider the trade-offs in size and distribution issues. Luckily, once you’ve created your movie you can save it more than once in different qualities. Consider your target audience. If you’ll only give this movie out via CD-ROMs, you can choose a very high quality setting. But if you want to stream it via the Web to viewers with 56K modems you need to use a setting such as “Video for web servers,” which is listed under “Other…” in the profiles list. If you will be e-mailing the movie, you can choose a higher setting, but be considerate of download time required for a big file in e-mail.
Windows Movie Maker calculates each setting so you get an idea of how large the movie file will be. You can also choose one of the new profiles for creating movies capable of playback on Pocket PC devices, or choose DV-AVI to save the file in the highest quality mode for archiving to disk or recording back to a DV camcorder.
After you’ve created the movie on the timeline, you can turn it into a new, finished movie. Click the Save Movie icon.
Here’s where you’ll need to make a few choices that will determine the picture quality of the movie, and also consider the trade-offs in size and distribution issues. Luckily, once you’ve created your movie you can save it more than once in different qualities. Consider your target audience. If you’ll only give this movie out via CD-ROMs, you can choose a very high quality setting. But if you want to stream it via the Web to viewers with 56K modems you need to use a setting such as “Video for web servers,” which is listed under “Other…” in the profiles list. If you will be e-mailing the movie, you can choose a higher setting, but be considerate of download time required for a big file in e-mail.
Windows Movie Maker calculates each setting so you get an idea of how large the movie file will be. You can also choose one of the new profiles for creating movies capable of playback on Pocket PC devices, or choose DV-AVI to save the file in the highest quality mode for archiving to disk or recording back to a DV camcorder.
Although we are not streaming, I believe what I highlighted in red (above) is what you should try. One thing I didn't see mentioned was when you choose a bit rate. The program may choose one for you. If it doesn't and you have to choose one, I recommend using something around 400 kbps if your footage is less than 2 minutes in length.
Let me know if this helps. By the way, I would be very interested in having a "screen shot tutorial" for other people that may have the same problems. Once you get this figured out, if you're interested in putting a tutorial together please let me know.
Darren
PS: I also highly recommend that you check the program's HELP file. Do a search for "encoding", or "distribution", or "compress" and see what comes up. Usually they will walk you through the process. Let me know if you still have problems. BTW, I'll be out of town from tomorrow until the 9th of August on vacation and probably without access to a computer, so let me know soon if you still need some help. DkM
Tony,
Another idea is to download WINDOWS MEDIA 9 . Only if you can not figure yours out .
Just an idea but that program is real user friendly if you follow the screen shots in the tutorials in this forum ! Just a thougth , I know how much you want to throw your puter out the window when it doesnt do what you want it to !!!! LOL Good luck !
Another idea is to download WINDOWS MEDIA 9 . Only if you can not figure yours out .
Just an idea but that program is real user friendly if you follow the screen shots in the tutorials in this forum ! Just a thougth , I know how much you want to throw your puter out the window when it doesnt do what you want it to !!!! LOL Good luck !
Thanks guys I finally figured it out , sorry for the slow brain. 
Anytime. 
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