Is exporting from imovie to quicktime supposed to be really really slow?

I am using a Canon HV 20 camera. I have recorded some video and uploaded the videos to iMovie 08. When I try to "share" the videos using Quicktime export with these settings: H.264, 320 x 240, and 12 fps, it takes more than 345 minutes for a 15 minute video!!! Is that normal? I want to post the videos on my unit's website for viewing. (The original file size is about 6 GB.)
Can anyone tell me what the deal is?
Thanks for any help.

Is that normal?
No.

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