File size problem when saving movie to computer

I have a MM project that is roughly 30 min captured in DV-AVI format. The
file is over 6 GB and I'm getting an error when trying to save the movie. I
have plenty of free disk space and the command prompt is already in NTFS
format. The original clips and music are all still intact and the save file
location is available. How can save a movie this size?

PapaJohn
Sat Mar 26 13:25:00 CST 2005

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"Dan in SC" <DaninSC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a MM project that is roughly 30 min captured in DV-AVI format. The
> file is over 6 GB and I'm getting an error when trying to save the movie.
> I
> have plenty of free disk space and the command prompt is already in NTFS
> format. The original clips and music are all still intact and the save
> file
> location is available. How can save a movie this size?

John
Sat Mar 26 13:32:31 CST 2005

Hello,

You do not say what the problem is. A file size of 6GB for 30mins of DV-AVI
is quite acceptable. Are you asking how to make the final file smaller, or
are you saying you get an error message....If you are getting an error
message what does it say...Exactly

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DaninSC
Mon Mar 28 19:23:02 CST 2005

I'm not sure exactly. The error message reads "Window movie maker cannot save
the movie. Check that the source files are still available, that the save
location is still available and that there is enough available disk space and
try again."

All of these things are okay on my computer. I am able to save a smaller
movie. I maxed out my available VM at 3072. I have 105 GB of available hard
drive space. My computer is already in NTFS format.

"John Kelly" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> You do not say what the problem is. A file size of 6GB for 30mins of DV-AVI
> is quite acceptable. Are you asking how to make the final file smaller, or
> are you saying you get an error message....If you are getting an error
> message what does it say...Exactly
>
> --
> Best Wishes.....John Kelly
>
> Check out the free hosting for your pictures and video at...
> www.the-kellys.org
> www.the-kellys.co.uk
>

Wojo
Mon Mar 28 20:56:31 CST 2005

What file type are the source files?

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"Dan in SC" <DaninSC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B0405280-E665-4845-B61A-16CEAA843D91@microsoft.com...
> I'm not sure exactly. The error message reads "Window movie maker cannot
> save
> the movie. Check that the source files are still available, that the save
> location is still available and that there is enough available disk space
> and
> try again."
>
> All of these things are okay on my computer. I am able to save a smaller
> movie. I maxed out my available VM at 3072. I have 105 GB of available
> hard
> drive space. My computer is already in NTFS format.
>
> "John Kelly" wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> You do not say what the problem is. A file size of 6GB for 30mins of
>> DV-AVI
>> is quite acceptable. Are you asking how to make the final file smaller,
>> or
>> are you saying you get an error message....If you are getting an error
>> message what does it say...Exactly
>>
>> --
>> Best Wishes.....John Kelly
>>
>> Check out the free hosting for your pictures and video at...
>> www.the-kellys.org
>> www.the-kellys.co.uk
>>