VirtualDubMod file size O_O

[Trifanfool]

Well I'm trying to make a Code Geass R2 amv but I want to get rid of the pesky subtitles so I went to VirtualDubMod , went to open file, picked episode 1,(I am aware I could just make the amv and then just crop it but for some reason the VirtualDub doesn't accept my amvs) went to video then filters, added null transform, did the whole crop thing(I am aware that there are better ways to mask the subtitles themselves but I don't want to spend too much time over them) then I went to save as, waited a hour or so then I looked at the file size and HOLY **** it was like 3o freaking gigs, I got alot of space on my computer but that was a bit much, is there a way to make it so VirtualDub doesn't make the file so ridiculously huge O_O

I think this isn't covered in another thread but if it is I am truly sorry and feel free to direct me to the correct thread.

[Qyot27]

Well I'm trying to make a Code Geass R2 amv but I want to get rid of the pesky subtitles so I went to VirtualDubMod , went to open file, picked episode 1,(I am aware I could just make the amv and then just crop it but for some reason the VirtualDub doesn't accept my amvs) went to video then filters, added null transform, did the whole crop thing(I am aware that there are better ways to mask the subtitles themselves but I don't want to spend too much time over them) then I went to save as, waited a hour or so then I looked at the file size and HOLY **** it was like 3o freaking gigs, I got alot of space on my computer but that was a bit much, is there a way to make it so VirtualDub doesn't make the file so ridiculously huge O_O

I think this isn't covered in another thread but if it is I am truly sorry and feel free to direct me to the correct thread.

If you're saving Uncompressed, use HuffYUV or Lagarith. If those are still too big, make clips instead of converting the entire episode.

And it's simpler to not mess with those subtitles if you get the softsubbed versions and then use FFmpegSource, since it ignores subtitle streams altogether.

[Vivaldi]

Huge file sizes are the nature of the beast, you pretty much just have to deal with it, though work arounds like making clips instead of converting whole episodes make it not that big a deal. I've been able to get all the clips I need from a 24 episode anime series in about 7 gigs.

[Trifanfool]

Thanks for the advice but I think I'll just download the Code Geass R2 raws instead, I know that seems incredibly stupid but it seems the least sapce consuming option, and again thank you for spending the time to actually answer my question.

[Vivaldi]

Though you should've done that anyway, I can tell you right now there's an 85% chance it won't work like you want, you'll have to convert it to something lossless anyway.

[Trifanfool]

I'll be honest with you, I have absolutely no idea what you just said right there, I know it must be frustrating to deal with idiots like myself everyday.

[NS]

He means that if you download they'll probably be in Divx/xvid and they don't work in editing programs, so you'll need to convert with vdub anyway.

[LivingFlame]

VFAPI the thing. Though, it isn't recommended for slower computers.

'Cuz yea, DivX/XviD is not your friend when you're editing. Ever.

[Phantasmagoriat]

Ima post this just 'cuz... [the VirtualDub link will tell you how to make small clips to save space]

[quote=""How to properly edit video; in a nutshell""]The only things you'll need: [no more no less]
-uninstall anything video-related that may conflict with each other; codecs etc...
-ccleaner might help clean your Registry after un-installations
-have the AMVapp installed
-install the CCCP

Video to use:
-only edit using big lossless .avi video sources; such as HUFFYUV.avi's
[but not Lagarith.avi's for WMM users. The necessary codecs come with the app]
--->your video sources can be created using VirtualDub [vdub comes with the app]
--->disable the audio stream under Streams>>Stream list
--->if vdub doesn't open the file Learn this

Audio to use:
-only use big lossless .wav audio sources in your editor
--->these can be created using Audacity [usually]

-use this guide as a reference [yes it is long]
-watch some good AMV's to avoid making another cliché Bad AMV.

if all the above is met... there aren't many reasons for errors.
[/quote]
There are some exceptions to this, but for explanations of why you can and can't edit with certain files [such as DivX, WMV etc...] check out the following link:
http://www.aquilinestudios.org/DivX_Editing.html

[Trifanfool]

Thanks for the information guys