MPEG Streamclip Or Compressesor (To Make Mov Files Smaller Size)??

Hi there Ive always used MPEG Streamclip after I make mov files with Final Cut Pro to bring the file into MP4 format where its alot smaller (using 300k limit data rate) but for some reason after I make the file with Sony EX1 footage at 1920 x 1080 theres a severe quality loss where the transitions are really pixelated.

If you are converting hi-def using 300kbps I am surprised you can see any video at all!
Even 3,000 is too slow.
5,000kbps can produce reasonable results but 10,000kbps is safer.
You can export your videos straight from FCP using QT Conversion.No need for any other app.

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That's not a big file but for some reason it's taking long to load. I've seen so >many clips online that just play right away and they seam long. What am I >doing incorrect when I exported to Quicktime?
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I have a project I made in FCP, it is HDV 1440x1080 and it is one hour long. I have exported it as a 'make movie self contained' quicktime movie and the end result is 12gb and it says the dimensions are 1920x1080
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> will take about 2-3 hours it seems, is this right or is there a quicker way?
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>Now it is a quicktime movie I converted from FCP and I have quicktime 7 on my laptop so why will it not recognise it?
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