Sharing with iMovie

How do I reduce the size of a video I am trying to upload to vimeo, older versions of iMovie asked you about the size before "sharing"? I am finding the newer version more difficult to use.

Hi MC Wiggy,
If you are having issues sharing to Vimeo using the newest version of iMovie, you may find the following article helpful:
iMovie (2013): Share online
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14735
Regards,
- Brenden

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