Exporting Videos in Premier Pro CS4

hey all!
When I go to export my finished video it asks to set all the properties like the codec and its details, res and all that jazz - I was wondering, is it not possible to have the exported video use the exact same properties as the original? It seems like I HAVE to re-encode it...
I dont want to risk losing any video or sound quality so why do I have to change the videos codec? Is there no way of just using the source video properties?
Any info would be great, cheers guys!

Nexus,
One thing to consider with Export, is what do you plan on doing with the resulting file?
If, for instance, you need to get the Exported material onto an iPod, you would work within the restrictions of that medium, and set your Export to match that. If you are going to BD (Blu-ray Disc), you would work within the specs. of that medium - and so on, and so on.
What is your intended delivery medium?
If it is to exactly (as close as you can) your source footage, except with the edits and additions, then sticking with the same format/CODEC and size settings will get you what you need.
Let your needs dictate your Export settings. Remember, you can Export to many different settings, so you will not have to do any conversions, of the original Export.
Good luck,
Hunt

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