Decreasing file size with QT?

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Anyway, I'm certainly no video expert, and barely know what I'm doing. I'd like to decrease the video file size, and keep as much quality as I can. I've tried using h.264 with some other video stuff that I've done in the past, and I don't like it. I see lots of artifacts and noise in the video, as well as the color being off, and generally getting a flat looking video compared to the original. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

This produced a whooping 9.21GB file! Ouch, especially considering the video from Screenium was only 5.25GB for an hours recording.
AIC is primarily used as an editing codec--not for final file distribution. Use a more efficient codec or one which allows you to control the data rate.
I've tried using h.264 with some other video stuff that I've done in the past, and I don't like it. I see lots of artifacts and noise in the video, as well as the color being off, and generally getting a flat looking video compared to the original.
In general, H.264 is the most efficient, most scalable option. The fact that you mention artifacts and noise suggests you may be using too low a data rate target for the particular source content. You could try increasing the video data rate and see if this clears up the export problems. Alternatively, you could try either MJPEG or Photo JPEG video export options using the "Quality" slider to adjust the relative video data rate/file size.

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