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The average movie takes several years to complete from concept to finished film, making it all but impossible to synchronize a publicity campaign to current events.
Some films just get lucky in that regard.
Take Fruitvale Station, a heralded, fact-based indie about a young black man's final hours before being killed by a member of the transit police in Oakland, Calif.
First time writer/director Ryan Coogler knows he can maximize promotion for the film by comparing its storyline to that of the Trayvon Martin case. So that's precisely what Coogler is doing, using the outrage over Martin's death, an anger partially stoked by misleading press reports, to sell tickets.
The promotional images used on the film's Facebook page and its website include one (above) in which Coogler makes the connection explicit: "Anytime someone's life is lost and there's an inkling of politics involved, that person is not around to defend himself and his character gets pulled in different directions depending on what side of the fence you sit on. We saw it happen with Trayvon Martin, and it shows no sign of slowing down."
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In many ways, football is a simple game: the team that scores the most goals wins. Yet in every single match, there are intriguing statistical sub-plots that help make the beautiful game the fascinating spectacle that it is. That's why, each week, FIFA.com takes a look at the numbers behind the results.
The resumption of preliminaries for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ naturally figures prominently in this week's review, with Uruguay and Sweden's tales of woe contrasting starkly with the amazing achievements of Australia's defence and Burkina Faso's free-scoring talisman. Yet it would be amiss of us not to kick things off with the one number everyone in football is talking about...
million euros is the fee that this week made Kaka the second-most expensive footballer in history. Zinedine Zidane still holds the number one spot, with Real Madrid having parted with 75.8 million euros to prise the French maestro from Juventus on 9 June 2001. Indeed, Kaka's new club have now been responsible for the three biggest transfers of all time, with Luis Figo's 61.3-million-euro switch from Barcelona in 2000 taking third place on the podium. Though comparisons with Zidane are inevitable, Kaka - who eclipses Ronaldo (45 million euros) as the most expensive Brazilian of all time - played down suggestions he would take on Zizou's famous No5 shirt. "I'll take my time choosing it and I'll respect the numbers," he said. "I'm grateful for the five [suggestion], but Zidane is Zidane. I'm going to try and write my own history."
minutes: this is the time at which Moumouni Dagano seemingly takes it upon himself to come alive in FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The prolific Burkina Faso striker, top scorer in the African Zone with ten goals from just eight appearances, has notched all seven of his most recent strikes between the 55th and 80th minutes. On Saturday, the 28-year-old was the Burkinabe's match-winner once again, grabbing the decisive goal in a 1-0 win in Malawi that kept the Stallions joint-top of Group E - and left Dagano three clear of Benin's Razak Omotoyossi and four ahead of Messrs Eto'o and Kanoute.
years after contesting their maiden FIFA World Cup qualifier, Uruguay slumped to their heaviest-ever home defeat in preliminary competition on Saturday. La Celeste, whose prior record showed just six losses in over 50 years of qualifying history, went down to an emphatic 4-0 defeat at the hands of a ruthlessly efficient Brazil side. The result, which also represented A Seleção's joint-third-biggest away win in FIFA World Cup preliminaries, was certainly not an outcome that anyone could have foreseen. Brazil had, after all, won only thrice in their previous 28 visits to their southerly neighbours.
consecutive clean sheets: this miserly defensive record is the foundation on which Australia's successful South Africa 2010 qualification was built. The Socceroos, who will be represented at successive FIFA World Cups for the first time, have now gone 619 minutes since conceding, with Saturday's 0-0 draw in Qatar their ninth shutout of a remarkable qualifying campaign. Mark Schwarzer has kept goal for 540 of those unbeaten minutes, with Michael Petkovic the man between the sticks when China PR's Sun Xiang became the last player to breach the Aussie rearguard on 22 June 2008.
is a number that is becoming painfully familiar to Sweden fans, who have watched their team fail to score in four of their opening five South Africa 2010 qualifiers. It is now exactly nine months since Kim Kallstrom and Samuel Holmen scored the Swedes' most recent preliminary goals in a 2-1 victory over Hungary, and their impotent subsequent form has left Lars Lagerback's side in a decidedly precarious position in Group 1. Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Denmark, a team against whom Lagerback had never lost in five previous encounters, left the Blågult languishing fourth, ten points adrift of their Nordic neighbours and seven behind second-placed Hungary. Surprising enough from a team who have advanced beyond the group stage at three of the last four FIFA World Cups, this miserable goalless sequence is doubly baffling given the combined striking talents of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Johan Elmander and Henrik Larsson. As it is, Ibrahimovic - who topped the Serie A scoring charts with 25 goals this season - needs to look back 361 days for his last strike in a yellow jersey.


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Most retailers buy our wine by the truckload and then self-distribute the wine to their stores. When wine is sold online, there are a whole host of additional expenses we incur that must be passed along such as LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping, additional/more expensive warehousing, pick-n-pack labor, website updates and maintenance, hosting fees, credit card fees, transaction provider fees, etc. This typically results in an additional $2-3/bottle. The good news is that we are reaching some economies on direct shipping and do offer shipping discounts when we can.
Our e-list is the only way to know about all of our new wine releases and where we have them stocked. Joining the mailing list is also the only way to receive our periodic online store discounts, and the only method to find out when Cameron will appear in your hometown for a wine tasting in the area.
Our limited wine productions do not allow us to ship wine to all stores all the time. Retailers tend to allocate our wines in their better-performing stores and expand the program to other stores when inventories allow. The best way to get your hands on our wines is to check our Wine Locator. This will help you locate our wines closest to you.
As well, our mailing list will alert you to stores nearby that have the wine.
A wine gets assigned a Lot number in the order that it becomes a finished wine, i.e. not 5 gallons of this or 3 gallons of that. A finished blend. These numbers are assigned numerically, but the wines are not always released in the same order. This is because different wines react to being bottled differently. Some are approachable within a few months. Some take 6 months. We release the wine the minute we think it's saleable but always advise if there is more upside to the wine being left in the bottle another 3-4 months or even 5-7 years (Lot 16 Stags Leap Cab). Sometimes, a wine is ready to go before its numerical predecessor and we release it first.
Sorry folks, we don't own a winery nor do we have a tasting room. We are a virtual wine company. We use other people's facilities to bottle up super-premium wines that we buy and blend from other wineries. As well, our licensing only allows for us to ship wine to you via common courier. We are not allowed to have wine picked up at our office because we would then have to be a licensed retailer (which we cannot be because one cannot simultaneously hold wholesale and on-sale retail licenses).


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A long-time Ford Heights village trustee -- already facing drug charges from a February arrest -- remained in police custody today after he was arrested over the weekend and accused of hitting a police officer and fighting with a liquor store clerk that refused to sell him alcohol, authorities said.Jimmy L. Viverette, 59, of the 1500 block of Embassy Lane, was charged with battery and battery to a police officer while two of his sons, Gregory and Demario, also were charged in connection with the fight at New Way Food and Liquor about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, said Lisa Gordon, a spokeswoman for the Cook County Sheriff's Police.
The arrest of Jimmy Viverette -- who was re-elected in April to a fourth term -- comes just months after he was arrested and accused of conducting a hand-to-hand drug transaction from his car. Sheriff's police found four grams of powder cocaine worth about $600 in his vehicle. That case is pending.


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About Us
Who Are We?
Roleybushcare is an environmental community group that is focused on maintaining and protecting the bushland around the Roleystone and Karragullen areas.
We have regular revegetation field days during winter and dieback treatment field days during spring, summer and autumn.These days are made possible by the continuous participation of the community, so if you have the time, please feel free to join in.
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The objectives of the Group are:-
A quote from our local paper The Roleystone Courier
It is often the case that prophets are not effectively valued in their hometowns. So I wonder if Roleystone residents realise the importance of Roleybushcare and some of the members of this group, to the International understanding of Dieback and best practice in its treatment and management?
In Ian's words: 'Roleybushcare is one of the most active and successful dieback action groups in the world.'
So how did Roleystone get to lead the world in this area? Once again it is largely down to Ian Colquhoun who first noticed that the Jarrah trees were dying at the Roleystone District High School site, over 17 years ago. (At this stage it was widely understood to be Jarrah Dieback and thought to be largely exclusive to Jarrah trees).
Ian knew that CALM had already developed a technique to treat trees to improve their chances of survival but there was no way to get this distributed or to get the expertise out there. So Ian and some like-minded friends founded the Roleystone Dieback Action Group and they 'started injecting trees and educating the public about how to limit the spread of dieback!' The rest, as they say is history.
This model was very successful and became the template for other groups across the state. Later the group diversified to include other areas of bush management and thus Roleybushcare was born.
Our Committee
Volunteering with Roleybushcare.
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Treating the bush for dieback.
Planting in local Reserves
Morning tea, rain or shine
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Stop worrying that you won't have enough money in retirement. Instead, follow these tips to ensure you remain financially comfortable as long as you live.
As the economy remains shaky, retirement can seem oh-so-unattainable. But there are ways to make it work — and even make your retirement enjoyable.
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A Gαq-Ca²⁺ Signaling Pathway Promotes Actin-mediated Epidermal Wound Closure in C. Elegans Current Biology : CB. Dec, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 22100061 Repair of skin wounds is essential for animals to survive in a harsh environment, yet the signaling pathways initiating wound repair in vivo remain little understood. In Caenorhabditis elegans, a p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade promotes innate immune responses to wounding but is not required for other aspects of wound healing. We therefore set out to identify additional wound response pathways in C. elegans epidermis.
Maternal XNorrin, a Canonical Wnt Signaling Agonist and TGF-β Antagonist, Controls Early Neuroectoderm Specification in Xenopus PLoS Biology. 2012 | Pubmed ID: 22448144 Dorsal-ventral specification in the amphibian embryo is controlled by β-catenin, whose activation in all dorsal cells is dependent on maternal Wnt11. However, it remains unknown whether other maternally secreted factors contribute to β-catenin activation in the dorsal ectoderm. Here, we show that maternal Xenopus Norrin (xNorrin) promotes anterior neural tissue formation in ventralized embryos. Conversely, when xNorrin function is inhibited, early canonical Wnt signaling in the dorsal ectoderm and the early expression of the zygotic neural inducers Chordin, Noggin, and Xnr3 are severely suppressed, causing the loss of anterior structures. In addition, xNorrin potently inhibits BMP- and Nodal/Activin-related functions through direct binding to the ligands. Moreover, a subset of Norrin mutants identified in humans with Norrie disease retain Wnt activation but show defective inhibition of Nodal/Activin-related signaling in mesoderm induction, suggesting that this disinhibition causes Norrie disease. Thus, xNorrin is an unusual molecule that acts on two major signaling pathways, Wnt and TGF-β, in opposite ways and is essential for early neuroectoderm specification.
The Caenorhabditis Elegans Epidermis As a Model Skin. II: Differentiation and Physiological Roles Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Developmental Biology. Nov-Dec, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 23539358 The Caenorhabditis elegans epidermis forms one of the principal barrier epithelia of the animal. Differentiation of the epidermis begins in mid embryogenesis and involves apical-basal polarization of the cytoskeletal and secretory systems as well as cellular junction formation. Secretion of the external cuticle layers is one of the major developmental and physiological specializations of the epidermal epithelium. The four post-embryonic larval stages are separated by periodic moults, in which the epidermis generates a new cuticle with stage-specific characteristics. The differentiated epidermis also plays key roles in endocrine signaling, fat storage, and ionic homeostasis. The epidermis is intimately associated with the development and function of the nervous system, and may have glial-like roles in modulating neuronal function. The epidermis provides passive and active defenses against skin-penetrating pathogens and can repair small wounds. Finally, age-dependent deterioration of the epidermis is a prominent feature of aging and may affect organismal aging and lifespan.
The Wounded Worm: Using C. Elegans to Understand the Molecular Basis of Skin Wound Healing Worm. Apr, 2012 | Pubmed ID: 24058838 The ability to heal wounds is an ancient and conserved function of epidermal epithelial layers. The importance of skin wound healing to human life and biology has long been evident, however many of the molecular mechanisms underlying wound repair remain little understood. In the past several years, analysis of the C. elegans innate immune response to fungal infection of the epidermis has led to investigations of the ability of the C. elegans skin to respond to damage. In a recent paper we used live imaging to investigate the cell biological basis of wound repair in the adult C. elegans epidermis. We found that needle or laser injury of the skin triggers a large and sustained increase in epidermal calcium. Epidermal calcium signals appear to specifically promote actin-dependent processes of wound closure. The innate immune and wound closure responses act in parallel to promote survival after injury. Our findings indicate that wounding triggers multiple signals in the C. elegans skin. C. elegans offers a tractable model to dissect how epidermal epithelia activate coordinated responses to repair damage.
C. elegans Epidermal Wounding Induces a Mitochondrial ROS Burst That Promotes Wound Repair Developmental Cell. Oct, 2014 | Pubmed ID: 25313960 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide are generated at wound sites and act as long-range signals in wound healing. The roles of other ROS in wound repair are little explored. Here, we reveal a cytoprotective role for mitochondrial ROS (mtROS) in Caenorhabditis elegans skin wound healing. We show that skin wounding causes local production of mtROS superoxide at the wound site. Inhibition of mtROS levels by mitochondrial superoxide-specific antioxidants blocks actin-based wound closure, whereas elevation of mtROS promotes wound closure and enhances survival of mutant animals defective in wound healing. mtROS act downstream of wound-triggered Ca(2+) influx. We find that the mitochondrial calcium uniporter MCU-1 is essential for rapid mitochondrial Ca(2+) uptake and mtROS production after wounding. mtROS can promote wound closure by local inhibition of Rho GTPase activity via a redox-sensitive motif. These findings delineate a pathway acting via mtROS that promotes cytoskeletal responses in wound healing.


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Two men were shot and killed in the Bronx early Friday morning, according to the police. Both victims, who have yet to be identified, were found in a parked car on Rombouts Avenue.
One of the victims, a 28-year-old man who was in the driver's seat, had been shot in the torso, and the other, a 23-year-old, had been shot in the head, the police said. A suspect is in custody but no charges had been filed as of Friday afternoon, they said.


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Richest 1 percent bagged 82 percent of wealth created last year - poorest half of humanity got nothing
Eighty two percent of the wealth generated last year went to the richest one percent of the global population, while the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world saw no increase in their wealth, according to a new Oxfam report released today.
Rich countries misleading the public about overseas aid spending
Rich countries are exaggerating how much they are spending to tackle poverty and inequality in poor countries.
Oxfam welcomes multi-billion dollar commitment to World Bank's fund for the poorest countries
"This is great and sorely needed news at a time when the world faces a sobering set of challenges," said Nick Galasso, interim head of Oxfam International's Washington office.
Public pessimism and misunderstanding undermining fight against global poverty
The highly successful fight against global poverty is being lost badly in one critical area – people's minds. A new global survey reveals that 87% of people around the world believe that global poverty has either stayed the same or gotten worse over the past 20 years, when the exact opposite is true.
Anti-corruption summit delivers underwhelming response to challenge set by Panama Papers
The package of measures announced by governments attending the anti-corruption summit in London today will not stop tax cheats, said Oxfam. Politicians from over 40 countries, along with World Bank and IMF representatives, attended the conference.
World Economic Forum Africa: Oxfam calls for investment in human economy, youth and girls
Oxfam International Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, will use the WEF Africa meeting in Kigali, Rwanda this week to call for a radical overhaul in the way African countries manage the income from natural resources, an end to tax havens and the use of progressive taxation to fight inequality.
2.5 billion people at risk of hunger and poverty if land rights are not protected
Indigenous Peoples and local communities protect half the world's land, but formally own just 10 percent, according to a report released today by a global alliance of NGOs.
Further tax reform key to sustainable economic growth – Oxfam
G20 Finance Ministers must support more fundamental reforms to the global tax system as part of their plans to deliver sustainable economic growth said Oxfam today.
Agreed climate deal offers a frayed life-line for the world's poorest people
Oxfam said it is vital that governments return to the negotiating table before the new agreement takes effect from 2020 to strengthen pledges of emissions cuts and agree to new finance levels.
G20 sets the stage for bold new deal for refugees – but offers little impetus toward a deal on climate change
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PITTSBURGH, August 25, 2005 — Five simple rules can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar, lose weight and live a healthier life, according to a recently published book called ChangeOne for Diabetes.
Using lessons learned from a study of overweight adults with Type 2 diabetes, nutritionist Pat Harper, M.S., R.D., presents a sensible and realistic program for people who want to lose weight and improve diabetes control.
Based on a successful one-year study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the book focuses on small, steady changes in eating, activity and lifestyle habits that resulted in an 8 to10 percent reduction in body weight and an average of 25 percent reduction in blood sugar for those in the study.
"Although the book's focus is on how to improve the eating habits of people with diabetes, these weight loss tips can work for everyone," said Ms. Harper, a registered dietitian and coordinator of nutrition weight loss studies at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine. "Slowly but surely, small changes add up to a healthier lifestyle."
Published by Reader's Digest (Jan. 2005), ChangeOne for Diabetes is grounded in just a few simple rules according to Ms. Harper.
(1) Eat every 4 to 5 hours throughout the day;(2) Eat balanced meals that include a protein food, a starch, a vegetable and/or fruit;(3) Choose lower fat foods;(4) Eat smaller portions of everything but veggies;(5) Become more active.
Ms. Harper was the lead nutritionist in the Pittsburgh study, called the Diabetes Obesity Intervention Trial, which involved 52 overweight adults with non insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. A year after the start of the study participants had a mean weight loss of more than 8 percent and of those who were on diabetes medication at the beginning of the study, 77 percent were able to go off of their meds by the end of one year.
"During the study there was no structured diet, no carb counting, no specific fat or carb goals and no banned foods," she said. "People just followed the 'Rules' outlined in the book and they lost weight. As they lost weight their blood sugar went down, and they improved their overall health."
The book also features 100 delicious recipes, 200 photos, a walking plan, a unique approach to portion control, diagrams, demonstrations, checklists and handy tips that include:
A "master the plate" approach…by mentally dividing the plate into left and right halves. Then split the right half into two equal parts. Fill the left half with veggies. The top right is reserved for starches such as rice, potatoes or pasta on the bottom right leaves room for meat.
"Master your disaster" foods…by learning secrets of healthy recipe makeovers for such foods as French fries, apple pie, fried chicken, Buffalo wings and even cheesecake!
Additional, simple-to-follow steps cover the importance of timing meals, controlling portions, exercising and easing stress.
Ms. Harper received her M.S. degree in nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh, a B.S. in foods and nutrition from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, MO, and her dietetic internship from Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Her background includes clinical nutritionist at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and chief dietitian at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo. She previously worked at the University of Pittsburgh as a research nutritionist for the MRFIT National Heart Attack Prevention Study, for the Food Additive and Hyperkinesis Study, and several weight loss studies in the department of medicine, including the Diabetes Obesity Intervention Trial (DO IT study), the Multidisciplinary Intensive Treatment for Obesity (MITO) study, and the Optifast Study. She previously was a Nutrition Instructor at Penn State University.
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Brad & Bobby
After ten years of love and support, we have decided to declare our lifelong commitment in front of our friends and family.
We are just starting this page so please check back often for updates, pictures, and more!
Ten long years of... bliss
Love InspirationOur love grows stronger everyday...
Fast FactsFirst met: Sometime in 1997
First date: April 17, 1998
Got engaged: February 12, 2008
Ceremony location: Unknown - still planning
In Case You Were WonderingWe're calling our celebration: Commitment Ceremony
Who proposed to who: Brad asked Bobby
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Video files especially HD ones are mostly large and occupy much space. And even if you are not running out of blank disks sooner or later you'll face the necessity to reduce your video files size. It may occur when:
- you want to send a video via e-mail;
- a file is too large for a disk;
- your hard drive is filled up;
- you want to transfer it to your portable gadget;
- you want to upload it to video sharing sites.
You might believe that quality loss is inevitable, but that's not true. This article provides several ways to reduce video file size maintaining its original quality at the same time.
SEE ALSO: What is a Video Codec and How to Identify It?
SEE ALSO: Best Video Player: Top 5 Windows Tools Compared
Reduce Video File Size on Windows
There are two programs you may use to make your video lighter on a Windows based PC: Freemake Video Converter and HandBrake. The easiest is Freemake Video Converter. You can either add your file and let the software make the job for you or choose custom settings. Let's see how it works.
6 Ways to shrink video file size with Freemake
Freemake Video Converter allows its users to shrink video size both automatically and manually. Each procedure is extremely simple. Check them below and choose the one you like more.
Way 1: Automatically
Follow these steps to resize your video automatically:
- install and run Freemake Video Converter;
- add a video;
- choose an output format;
- set a desirable file size as shown on the image;
- convert the video.
Please note you should not insert size lower than the allowable one or the video quality may be spoiled.
Watch the video to see Freemake performance with your own eyes:
Way 2: Change video resolution
More likely you don't need a 1280×720 or higher resolution video for purposes mentioned above. A resolution of 800×600 or 640×480 can be a good substitution for your HD video. Though you can even choose a 320×240 resolution suitable for a smartphone.
Here is a way to change a resolution with Freemake Video Converter:
- start the program;
- add the video;
- click on an output format you need;
- choose a ready preset (640×480, 640×360, etc.);
- click Convert.
Way 3: Change video codec
There exist lots of various video codecs and naturally they vary in parameters. A proper codec can reduce video file size by 2-3 times. One of the most space efficient is H.264. Using H.264, you can keep the same resolution of an HD video file. Although if you don't have a modern graphic card you'd better lower the frame size (resolution) as well, otherwise your video may freeze up.
SEE ALSO: How to Convert Video to H.264
Way 4: Lower frame rate
Frame rate is a number of frames displayed per second. It generally varies between 24-30 fps. By lowering the frame rate, you can significantly decrease video file size. However, this method is not highly recommended because it affects video smoothness.
Way 5: Crop out unnecessary parts
When ripping a DVD or converting an HD movie, avoid unnecessary extras like additional movie scenes, trailers, behind-the-scenes, interviews and commentaries, and audio tracks you don't need. Black edges take up space as well so crop them out. Leave only the title track.
Click on the video to preview it, then use сut video tool to crop out whatever part unwanted. Choose a custom preset and then Zoom & crop to get rid of black edges.
Way 6: Lower video bitrate
The less bitrate value you select the smaller size you get. Just don't lower it too much otherwise your video may lose quality. It's better to keep bitrate value between 1400-2000kbps.
Reduce video file size with HandBrake
Handbrake is one more nice tool that can help you get the job done. The software can be installed on Windows, Mac OS and even Linux based computers. If you want to use this tool, follow the guide:
- download and install HandBrake;
- run the software;
- add your video by clicking the Source button;
- choose a destination folder for a ready video;
- Select output settings. Better choose MP4 since this format is the most space-efficient and it's also supported by almost all modern devices.
- Select Web Optimizer box.
- Click the green Start button to run the conversion process.
Please keep in mind that you can make your video size smaller if you delete all unnecessary audio and subtitles tracks in case your video has a lot of them. Go to Audio and Subtitles tabs and choose only what you need leaving the rest behind.
Reduce Video File Size on Mac
If you use Macbook Pro, Macbook Air or any other Apple computer, you can either use HandBrake for your goal or use iMovie. The latter usually comes pre-installed. To resize video with iMovie you should:
- launch the software;
- drag-n-drop your video into iMovie or use the Import button to add the video;
- place the video on iMovie timeline;
- click the Share button and choose Export Movie;
- click Options and set framerate, bitrate, image size, file format and other parameters;
- type a title for your video and click Export.
Please be attentive while inserting new parameters to keep the video quality fine. In case you are not sure what to insert, you may google for bitrate calculators. There are a lot of them online. Just choose the one you like, add your original video length, bitrate, codec, and other data and you'll be given the minimum settings.
Do you shrink the size of your videos? What other ways do you use? Please share them with us in comments.