I can't export, then I have to force quit

Hi.
I can't export a four-minute Keynote file as a QT movie. I get the message "There’s not enough disk space, or there was a problem with the file." (I DO have the appropriate keynote preference checked for "Exit presentation after last slide.")
After I get the error message, which is shortly after the export begins, the program hangs up and I have to force quit.
This is maddening.
Do I not have enough RAM (2G)? I have plenty of disk space.
Also, Keynote WILL export tiny files. That's why I suspect the RAM issue. However, I can't upgrade the RAM in this machine. Unfortunately.
Can anyone help?
Best,
Susan

Welcome to the discussions, Basecamp.
What codecs have you used on the output so far? Just the standard ones or have you tried others? Also, have you tried exporting the file when logged in as a different user? (This has seemed to highlight many issues recently)

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