<p>I use <a href="http://vimeo.com/help/compression" rel="nofollow">these</a> guidelines when uploading to the internet. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.</p>

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2011-07-23T12:10:02.390Z
2011-07-23T12:10:02.390Z
Richard
<p>I have a few recordings from my <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/Canon-IXUS-90-IS_Digital-Camera_review" rel="nofollow">Canon IXUS 90 IS</a> that I have combined into one sequence. I am using this small project as a way to get to know <strong>Adobe Premiere Pro CS5</strong>.</p>

<p>The pieces of video from the camera are obviously already compressed, and I would like to export the finished product in an equally compressed format to reduce the file size. Which format/codec is best suited for this task? Am I fine with the ones that are already available to me in Premiere, or should I download another somewhere?</p>

<p>I've already tried the <strong>Windows Media</strong> codec, but I get the error "<strong>The source and output audio channels are not compatible or a conversion does not exist</strong>" and I have no idea what to do about this.</p>

<p>Video details:</p>

<ul>
<li>File type: AVI</li>
<li>Video: 640x480, 30 fps</li>
<li>Audio: 44100 Hz, 16-bit, Mono</li>
</ul>

<p>I am fine with having to fiddle with the parameters in order to get the quality just right. I just need a pointer in the right direction.</p>

<p>Please let me know if further details are needed.</p>

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2011-07-23T01:57:41.737Z
I use these guidelines when uploading to the internet: http://vimeo.com/help/compression. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.
Richard
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2011-07-23T11:20:26.550Z
That was actually just what I was trying to do, so thanks, it helped a lot. Could you post this as an answer instead?
bernhof
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Choosing the right format/codec for export
bernhof
# Choosing the right format/codec for export

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-07-22)

I have a few recordings from my [Canon IXUS 90 IS](http://www.trustedreviews.com/Canon-IXUS-90-IS_Digital-Camera_review) that I have combined into one sequence. I am using this small project as a way to get to know **Adobe Premiere Pro CS5**.

The pieces of video from the camera are obviously already compressed, and I would like to export the finished product in an equally compressed format to reduce the file size. Which format/codec is best suited for this task? Am I fine with the ones that are already available to me in Premiere, or should I download another somewhere?

I've already tried the **Windows Media** codec, but I get the error "**The source and output audio channels are not compatible or a conversion does not exist**" and I have no idea what to do about this.

Video details:

* File type: AVI
* Video: 640x480, 30 fps
* Audio: 44100 Hz, 16-bit, Mono

I am fine with having to fiddle with the parameters in order to get the quality just right. I just need a pointer in the right direction.

Please let me know if further details are needed.

**Tags:** premiere, file-formats, codec, cs5

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I use these guidelines when uploading to the internet: http://vimeo.com/help/compression. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.  
> **username_0**: That was actually just what I was trying to do, so thanks, it helped a lot. Could you post this as an answer instead?  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2011-07-23. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

I use [these](http://vimeo.com/help/compression) guidelines when uploading to the internet. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.


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