Converting GoPro movies into manageable file sizes

[tenthumbs]

I have ventured into the GoPro world but I have no idea how reduce the files sizes. I have 12GB of movies and I want to be able to share them either on YouTube or Facebook. I'm sure there's a simple way to do it on my iMAC but I be too stoopid. How do I do it?

Thank you

 

[sswingle]

GoPro files are actually already pretty small compared to the bitrate of other HD cameras, such as DSLRs.

Just upload what you have to Youtube, they handle the conversion into a file small enough to stream on their own.

 

[Koing]

GoPro files are actually already pretty small compared to the bitrate of other HD cameras, such as DSLRs.

Just upload what you have to Youtube, they handle the conversion into a file small enough to stream on their own.

You are suggesting the OP upload 12GB to the internet?

I'd use this, http://handbrake.fr/ compress to about 600MB per 1hr of video, should be pretty good, or do 1GB. You can upload a good 720p version or so.

Koing

 

[Imp]

Reduce the resolution or length... I've got like 50 Gb of raw GoPro footage in 720p. Shrinking them down to 480p will cut the size by a ton and still look good in a YouTube sized screen, play-ish full screen.

 

[tenthumbs]

You are suggesting the OP upload 12GB to the internet?

I'd use this, http://handbrake.fr/ compress to about 600MB per 1hr of video, should be pretty good, or do 1GB. You can upload a good 720p version or so.

Koing

Thank you. I'll give this a shot.