What is best way to save movie files in Adobe Premiere, if I am using them for Google Video on a website?

Question

The video is just from my SD card on Canon Optura camcorder, and I edit it in Adobe Premiere, then go to Export >> Adobe Media Encoder. I have tried saving as a windows file and as a quicktime, but both came out pixelated or a lot smaller (added a large black frame in window, making viewable space like 30% smaller). That is the best format?

Answer 1

it really depends on where you put your files, SD cards for example.  It also depends on what your footage consists of.  

.wmv files are generally really really poor quality and end up blurred and heavily pixelated.

.avi files are generally pretty good and don't have as much quality loss.  These do take up a lot of space though.

.mov files are also very good and show generally a clear picture.  These are good for action and camera movement.

.mpg files are good if you have a lot of static shots, ones that don't move or have a lot of action in the shots.

You might also want to look at your settings for export.  They might be exporting to a smaller size or with poor quality.  Make sure you check those in your preferences.

Answer 2

Converting to the right format makes all the difference.  I have simplify this process by making making a guide with tips on doing that...go check it out..