Reduce file size after cutting? at DVinfo.net

Brian Huether · February 19th, 2009, 10:32 PM

Say I record a 2 minute video but there is only 20 seconds I am intersted in. After I cut the video (and audio that I record separately) to result in the 20 seconds of interest is there a way for the original files to be replaced witht he 20 second content?

thanks,

brian

Perrone Ford · February 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Sure. Render the new 20 second clip, delete the old.

Voila.

Edward Troxel · February 20th, 2009, 08:31 AM

If you have an entire project that way, you can do a File - Save As, pick a new folder, and then check the option to "copy and trim media".

Michael Hutson · February 21st, 2009, 07:54 AM

Edward,

Could you explain a bit more what that option ACTUALLY does?

Very curious. Thanks for sharing.

Michael

Edward Troxel · February 21st, 2009, 08:04 AM

It will copy all files into a new folder, copying only the sections that are used in the project - if possible (It can't trim all formats), modify the VEG file to use those new files, and save the VEG in that folder as well.

Mike Kujbida · February 21st, 2009, 08:12 AM

Michael, that option allows you to save only the media that was actually used in the project and save it to a new folder.
When you do a "Save As", check this option and you'll get a screen that gives you the option of "Copy source media" or "Create trimmed copies of source media".
Selecting option one copies all media used in the project exactly as they were used.
Option two allows you to add "heads & tails" to your source media.
All unused media is not copied with either method.
What you end up with is a new folder with ONLY the media that was used in the project.
If you've ever done a project with a LOT of source material that was substantially cut down, you'll appreciate using this method for doing long-term backups.

Perrone Ford · February 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM

I just took a look at this. That's a pretty nice feature for cleaning up before archiving.

Mike Kujbida · February 21st, 2009, 08:48 AM

I've done it a few times, especially with projects that will need to re-edited at some point in the future.

February 19th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1
Brian Huether Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 94	Reduce file size after cutting? Say I record a 2 minute video but there is only 20 seconds I am intersted in. After I cut the video (and audio that I record separately) to result in the 20 seconds of interest is there a way for the original files to be replaced witht he 20 second content? thanks, brian __________________ Brian Huether www.guitar-dreams.com

February 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	Sure. Render the new 20 second clip, delete the old. Voila. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

February 20th, 2009, 08:31 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	If you have an entire project that way, you can do a File - Save As, pick a new folder, and then check the option to "copy and trim media". __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 21st, 2009, 08:04 AM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	It will copy all files into a new folder, copying only the sections that are used in the project - if possible (It can't trim all formats), modify the VEG file to use those new files, and save the VEG in that folder as well. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM	#7
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	I just took a look at this. That's a pretty nice feature for cleaning up before archiving. __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

February 21st, 2009, 07:54 AM	#4
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Edward, Could you explain a bit more what that option ACTUALLY does? Very curious. Thanks for sharing. Michael

February 21st, 2009, 08:12 AM	#6
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Michael, that option allows you to save only the media that was actually used in the project and save it to a new folder. When you do a "Save As", check this option and you'll get a screen that gives you the option of "Copy source media" or "Create trimmed copies of source media". Selecting option one copies all media used in the project exactly as they were used. Option two allows you to add "heads & tails" to your source media. All unused media is not copied with either method. What you end up with is a new folder with ONLY the media that was used in the project. If you've ever done a project with a LOT of source material that was substantially cut down, you'll appreciate using this method for doing long-term backups.

February 21st, 2009, 08:48 AM	#8
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	I've done it a few times, especially with projects that will need to re-edited at some point in the future.