Making QT Movie in IPhoto???

I have a lot to learn. Can anyone tell how Iphoto can render a QT Movie of a slide show with such a reduced file size. They are unbelievably small. I can't come anywhere near achieving the small file size of an IPhoto movie using Final Cut Pro. How is it possible in Iphoto?
Tim

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