Video file size becomes larger when added to project

silver_angel · Post by **silver_angel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:52 am

Hi,

I was making a dvd out of a 3.2 GB video file I have but when I add it to the project menu, the file size becomes 7 gb almost doubling. This also happens when I add other smaller videos sizes(4mb become 70mb). Is there any way to change it and have it show up as the original file size.

Does anyone know what the actual problem or solution is here?

Thank You so much. ^_^

Properties of your source files (format, file size, where did you get it?): .avi, 3.2 gb

What devices are involved and their mode of connection?:

Project Properties (important):

Output format (file, DVD, VCD, SVCD): dvd

PAL or NTSC: ntsc

Error Codes (if any): none

Product Version: Ulead DVD movie factory 6

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:00 am

Please Read This Before Posting

silver_angel · Post by **silver_angel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:55 am

Thanks but I had looked through all that and still could not find a solution before posting.

Is there anyway to resolve my problem?

Thank You.

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:09 am

Thanks for editing your first post and also partially completing your system specs. It would be nice if you could complete the remaining items.
The Field "Hard Drive" means How big is it, not that it has drive letter C (Though that can also be useful to know.)

What I am getting at is - what are the files you are adding. The term avi is a generic term for a wide variety of file types such as DV / MPEG4 / DivX / Xvid and many other forms. These vary greatly in size such as DV will eat 13 Gigabytes of hard drive per hours worth of video. DivX will only eat 700 Megabytes per hours worth of video.

Where did these files come from?
Internet / Camcorder / TV Card / Digital Camera / Imported from a DVD Disc ???

You project properties - PAL / NTSC | MPEG / AVI | Bit rates used, Audio format used.

So far you have not given us anything to go on.

silver_angel · Post by **silver_angel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:47 am

Thank you. Sorry if I'm not very clear, I'm not that familiar with computers.

Hopefully this info will provide some more clarity:

The file came from the internet.
File specs:
Total bitrate: 3560kbps
Audio bitrate: 64kbps
Actual size: 3.23gb
File Type: Winamp Media File (that is all that is listed), .avi. I don't know how to check the file type other than that.
Length: 2:09:46

Project Properties:
MPEG files
24 bits, 720 x 480, 29.97 fps
Frame-based
(DVD-NTSC), 4:3
Video data rate: Variable (Max. 7000 kbps)
Audio data rate: 256 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio, 48 KHz, 2/0(L,R)

sjj1805 · Post by **sjj1805** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:53 am

Strictly speaking there is no such thing as a Winamp Media File.
Winamp is a player rather like Windows Media Player is a player.
It plays videos and also songs. The file could be MPEG1 - the old VCD standard or a more modern standard.

Providing it converts to MPEG2 OK with MovieFactory then I would not get too concerned. As I said above different file formats have different files sizes. Ultimately to create a Video DVD it needs to be in MPEG2 format.
The size of a MPEG2 file will vary according to the bit rates you select.
It is rather like an Old fashioned VHS tape recorder which has standard play, long play and extended long play etc.

Best Quality = 1 hours worth of video on a 4.3 GB disc
You can then get 90 Mins by using a lower bit rate, 120 mins by lowering it even more. You can keep lowering the bit rate until the quality deteriorates to something you find unacceptable.

silver_angel · Post by **silver_angel** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:12 am

Thanks so much for all your help. I think I know what I'm doing know.