Converting a Low Res H.264 TO Mpeg-2 for Uploading

I have a two minute trailer for a documentary that the producer wants me to upload for "Independent Film Week" that needs to be in Mpeg-2 format. Previously, i have uploaded an low res "H.264" format. How do i convert the H.264 (quicktime?) to mpeg-2? I tried using Compressor, but the MPEG-2 setting was high res (6 gigs).
2nd question: if i convert a H.264 quicktime with Compressor, the file is "batch file". What did i do wrong?

I'm not really an experienced guy at this, but you might try experimenting with these suggestions and test your results:
I would try exporting directly from your original timeline instead of trying to convert your H.264 footage. Export to the MPEG2 setting, but double-click the setting in Compressor to open the setting in the Inspector. Click on the "Quality" tab, and lower your bit rate (you'll see it adjust the file size at the bottom).
Oh, and I'd set In & Out points in your FCP timeline before you export so that you can experiment with a few seconds to better see your results. Or you could just examine the quality in the Preview window of Compressor.
So you might try experimentation with that. Hopefully, that's helpful. Good luck!
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