QuicktimeKirk H.264 codec help

Dear QuicktimeKirk,
what settings do you use to clear up your video(quicktime movie)exports using the H.264 codec to clear video?(Iam a old fan of quicktime but Iam new to the codec.)Iam still getting the small pixels and fuzziness on my movie.
Would you recommend your settings on every movie?

I export from the best source available. I use the original source exported directly to .mov or .mp4 using the H.264 video codec.
If the file has already been processed to something (.mov, .mp4 or any MPEG flavor) I first export the file back to DV Stream and use this new file for the H.264 export.
It will not be as good as using the original source but, it will be much better than if you compressed (using H.264) an already compressed file.
H.264 isn't a magic bullet. It can't repair a poorly compressed file and it will not dramatically improve an already compressed file.
I think the Windows Movie Maker software allows you to export to some sort of DV (Digital Video) format. This will not add any new data to an already compressed file but it will not further compress the file either.
Don't try to increase the dimensions of the file. If it was 320X240 when first made (or compressed) leave it at that size when you apply the H.264 codec.
I hope this helps answer your questions.

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