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Video files can be too large to upload, when this happens one solution is to create a new smaller version by converting the video from one 'encoding profile' to another aka 'transcoding'.
If you find when your video is uploaded (particularly when working on a Mac) that the audio disappears, then you will need to encode it in a different way - follow the instructions below to transcode.
If your video file is too big then you may experience issues with slow upload, exceeding allowable upload size, or stuttering during playback.
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In this situation it is wise to use a format that is widely compatible e.g. MP4 rather than something restricted e.g. WMV or MOV, and to deliver a moderate file size.
There are many software tools for this including Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor, and FFMPEG, but this guide will use Handbrake as an example because it is free, straightforward, actively developed, and available on both Mac OSX and Windows.
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Video File Compression is for final delivery only, do not do this for your source media. If you experience stuttering video during editing seek alternative solutions, such as changing video playback quality, video proxy settings, using a separate scratch disk, or a faster computer. For specific video advice and support contact is-learning-team@nottingham.ac.uk |
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Needless to say, there are significant differences between 15, 56, and 750.
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