Edit my MPEG to a smaller file

I usually import my video from tape all as 1 MPEG file.
This unfortunatly leaves me with huge files and makes storage difficult.
Is there a way in PPCS4 or other program that will allow my to edit my MPEG files down to a smaller size.
with out lose of quality.
Currently shooting Canon HV40 in HDV - 24P & 30P
Thanks.
james

Obviously I didn't put into words what was in my head.
I have an MPEG file that is 45 minutes long.
In that file are 8 - 12 differant video segments.
what I am looking to do is break it down into single individual segments.
Yes I should have done this on the origanal video import but in many cases time did not allow for doing video capture in a proper way.

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