Just tried adding some text to a video (MP4) how best to optimise?

Hi,
Any suggestions on this?
I imported a short MP4 into CS6, then added some text diplaying on part of the timeline so the text fades in, displays, then fades out, all well and good.
I then re-saved it as a new MP4 I'd like to know if it is possible to optimise the file at all. (never tried any of this stuff before)
Before anyone suggests anything fancy, I ONLY have access to Photoshop CS6. So If I need other software then that is no help.
Any suggestions.
Thanks, McP

Sorry, should have been clearer.
Optimise the file size in bytes, obviously it is possible to create PSDs and other format images etc then save for web.. Does the same apply to MP4s when using PS6?
Can the size of an MP4 file be reduced in any way, subsequent to me adding extra time lines that have text in them?
And by fancy, I meant After effects and other Adobe suite progs, as mentioned I only have PS6. Never tried getting to know MP4 manipulation in PS before, so not aware of free things either..
McP

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