Export to Same File size

HI all,
I am having trouble exporting any 3-6 minute videos to the same file size as the original.
Everytime I select "uncompressed" it takes upwards of around 6-7Gb...this is way too big. When I compress it drops the file size in half from the original. My purpose is to hopefully get the SAME size as the original (if it is under 1Gb) and to get any file that is over 1Gb to just under 1Gb.
I want to be able to post my vidoes on youtube basically.
Any help would be much appreciated!

See:
FAQ:What are the best settings for YouTube?
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Eddie
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