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  • camcutie
    Confirmed User
    • Oct 2004
    • 817

    #1

    MGP Advice Please

    Hi all......we are experimenting with MGP's today and are trying to figure out the mpeg file size problem while still retaining quality. It seems that our 9.5 second clips are 1.63MB in size and after looking at other mgp posts we notice that most are getting 10 second quality clips at 1.0MB.

    We tried 10 types of mpeg's and found that the setting at

    VCD NTSC (MPEG-1)
    24 Bits, 352 x 240, 29.97 fps
    Video Data Rate 1123 Kbps
    Audio Data Rate 224 Kbps

    was the best quality for the smallest file size but still seems large to us by about 30% to 50%. Is this something we should worry about? We have plenty of bandwidth to use (900gigs per month) and get listed on thehun and 30 other partnered tgp's about twice per week with our regular pic galleries.

    Here is a link to our test mgp:
    TEST MGP - http://www.camcutie.com/mgp/000001/000001.htm

    If you think it is fine and we should just role with it let us know or any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Thanks as always guys.........you rock!

    XOXOXO
    *Krystal*

    Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

    ICQ 203-628-284
  • JayJay
    Confirmed User
    • Jun 2002
    • 3739

    #2
    I'd hit it

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    • camcutie
      Confirmed User
      • Oct 2004
      • 817

      #3
      BTW!



      XOXOXO
      *Krystal*

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      ICQ 203-628-284

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      • camcutie
        Confirmed User
        • Oct 2004
        • 817

        #4
        Originally posted by JayJay
        I'd hit it
        LOL....be serious Jay Jay!!!! Put that Ale down for a sec.

        XOXOXO
        *Krystal*

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        ICQ 203-628-284

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        • Sosa
          In Tushy Land
          • Oct 2002
          • 40149

          #5
          i don't like it

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          • camcutie
            Confirmed User
            • Oct 2004
            • 817

            #6
            Originally posted by Sosa
            i don't like it
            Don't like what Sosa? It is a file size question...not a design question.

            XOXOXO
            *krystal*

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            ICQ 203-628-284

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            • r0nin
              Confirmed User
              • Mar 2004
              • 415

              #7
              encode the clips at a lower bitrate, try tmpgenc,

              also with 900 gigs don't expect much, that's 30 gigs per day

              keep up the good work with the pic galleries!

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              • Vox
                Confirmed User
                • Mar 2002
                • 2710

                #8
                Originally posted by camcutie

                We tried 10 types of mpeg's and found that the setting at

                VCD NTSC (MPEG-1)
                24 Bits, 352 x 240, 29.97 fps
                Video Data Rate 1123 Kbps
                Audio Data Rate 224 Kbps

                :
                Switch screen size to 320x240 , 29.9 is good but you can go lower to 25 fps
                Your video data rate is way too high, 1100 should only be reserved inside members area and some surfers will have problems streaming it, try dropping it down to 600-700 range.
                Audio rate: drop it down to 64 kbps

                What software are you using for the encoding?
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                • Fabuleux
                  Confirmed User
                  • May 2003
                  • 2543

                  #9
                  I think the answer is simple, most of the video clips you see are of less quality then yours. A smaller filesize also means faster load times, which is an important factor since the speed of your server is (at least in Europe) not very good (only 50kb/s).
                  When you submit regularly you will see that 900GB/mo is not very much.

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                  • camcutie
                    Confirmed User
                    • Oct 2004
                    • 817

                    #10
                    Originally posted by r0nin
                    encode the clips at a lower bitrate, try tmpgenc,

                    also with 900 gigs don't expect much, that's 30 gigs per day

                    keep up the good work with the pic galleries!
                    Thanks ronin....Ulead does 24bit only. We will look in to the tmpgenc. Do you have a link?

                    XOXOXO
                    *Krystal*

                    Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

                    ICQ 203-628-284

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                    • camcutie
                      Confirmed User
                      • Oct 2004
                      • 817

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Fabuleux
                      I think the answer is simple, most of the video clips you see are of less quality then yours. A smaller filesize also means faster load times, which is an important factor since the speed of your server is (at least in Europe) not very good (only 50kb/s).
                      When you submit regularly you will see that 900GB/mo is not very much.
                      Thanks Vox & Fabuleux....we thought the 320x240 was small but I will try that also. As for bandwidth we were going to cut down to once per week on submissions insted of twice per week. I can get more bandwidth no problem if we see it is worth it.

                      XOXOXO
                      *Krystal*

                      Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

                      ICQ 203-628-284

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                      • camcutie
                        Confirmed User
                        • Oct 2004
                        • 817

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Vox

                        What software are you using for the encoding?
                        We use Ulead software bought about 3 years ago...

                        XOXOXO
                        *Krystal*

                        Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

                        ICQ 203-628-284

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                        • tranza
                          ICQ: 197-556-237
                          • Jun 2003
                          • 57559

                          #13
                          900 GB is nothing for movies galleries...
                          I'm just a newbie.

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                          • rayzor
                            Confirmed User
                            • Dec 2002
                            • 245

                            #14
                            you can make it even smaller by using wmv...

                            btw.. 900gigs is nowhere near enough.. take what bandwidth you use with pic galleries and multiply that by 3 or 4
                            Skype: uws.ray

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                            • strobi
                              Confirmed User
                              • Nov 2002
                              • 7383

                              #15
                              Make sure you don't get nailed on overage costs! 900 gigs/month is nothing for mpg galleries!

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                              • Nicky
                                Too lazy to set a custom title
                                • Mar 2003
                                • 30071

                                #16
                                You have 10 sponsor links on that gallery? Im not so sure it will get listed most places. Anyway, about the file size you should use the wmv format if you are worried about file size, you look nice though

                                gfynicky @ gmail.com

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                                • camcutie
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Oct 2004
                                  • 817

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by rayzor
                                  you can make it even smaller by using wmv...

                                  btw.. 900gigs is nowhere near enough.. take what bandwidth you use with pic galleries and multiply that by 3 or 4

                                  Figured that because my galleries such as

                                  http://www.camcutie.com/tgp/092804/092804_thehun2.htm

                                  are only about are 3MB total where as the mgp test is 7MB. I guess we would have to cut down posting frequency and add bandwidth. Starting to look like it is not worth it at this time unless it would increase sales considerably.

                                  XOXOXO
                                  *Krystal*

                                  Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

                                  ICQ 203-628-284

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                                  • camcutie
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Oct 2004
                                    • 817

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Nicky
                                    You have 10 sponsor links on that gallery? Im not so sure it will get listed most places. Anyway, about the file size you should use the wmv format if you are worried about file size, you look nice though
                                    Thanks Nicky.....we adjust link totals according to rules of the tgp we are submitting to. The Hun actually accepts mine the way you see the test though.

                                    XOXOXO
                                    *Krystal*

                                    Please Visit My Website CamCutie.com

                                    ICQ 203-628-284

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                                    • camcutie
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Oct 2004
                                      • 817

                                      #19
                                      Bumpty Bump

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                                      • beemk
                                        CLICK HERE
                                        • Jan 2002
                                        • 20829

                                        #20
                                        change the audio compression to 92 kbps. i usually run at 550kbps on the video quality i think. i do 20 second clips at 1.5megs
                                        I host with Vacares

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                                        • beemk
                                          CLICK HERE
                                          • Jan 2002
                                          • 20829

                                          #21
                                          i would get rid of tgp_logo_krystal_pink_boots_020sm_494x352.jpg all together if you want to get listed on sites, it probably wont affect click throughs either.
                                          I host with Vacares

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                                          • camcutie
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Oct 2004
                                            • 817

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by beemk
                                            i would get rid of tgp_logo_krystal_pink_boots_020sm_494x352.jpg all together if you want to get listed on sites, it probably wont affect click throughs either.
                                            Thanks Beemk .....I never thought about dropping the top logo. I have however thought about making it much smaller. I already get listed on 30 big partner tgp's including the hun everytime so it hasn't affected my being accepted yet.

                                            XOXOXO
                                            *Krystal*
                                            Last edited by camcutie; 01-24-2005, 12:19 PM.

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                                            • beemk
                                              CLICK HERE
                                              • Jan 2002
                                              • 20829

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by camcutie
                                              Thanks Beemk .....I never thought about dropping the top logo. I have however thought about making it much smaller. I already get listed on 30 big partner tgp's including the hun everytime so it hasn't affected my being accepted yet.

                                              XOXOXO
                                              *Krystal*
                                              ive deleted your gallery before because of it.
                                              I host with Vacares

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                                              • Martin
                                                "Assassins"
                                                • Dec 2001
                                                • 17278

                                                #24
                                                Try a lower bit rate. Should do the trick. I can get a 20 secong vid down to about 1.5. It's not the greatest quality but it does the trick.

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                                                • ytcracker
                                                  stc is the greatest
                                                  • Dec 2002
                                                  • 12403

                                                  #25
                                                  i guess i dont have much to say but thats a cool sign
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                                                  • pxxx
                                                    First African GFY Member
                                                    • Mar 2004
                                                    • 12114

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by ytcracker
                                                    i guess i dont have much to say but thats a cool sign
                                                    Same here, i liked the sign.

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                                                    • camcutie
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Oct 2004
                                                      • 817

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by beemk
                                                      ive deleted your gallery before because of it.
                                                      What is your tgp url Beemk if you don't mind me asking?

                                                      XOXOXO
                                                      *Krystal*

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