File BIGGER after converting? How?

[thirdfloorview]

Hey Guys,

I was encoding a episode of Weeds for my iPod touch. The orignal file was 235mb. 624 x 352 is the resolution.

I encoded it on a low video quality setting, as well as audio and the file became over 500 megs. Is there a way I can convert these episodes so they arn't so big when completed? The resolution is shrinking quite a bit, so I'd think the file would shrink as well.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[Midiman]

Filesize is all about bitrate... nothing else. If your files end up bigger, they are being encoded at a higher bitrate than the source is.

[thirdfloorview]

hey man...

the files original bitrate is 134kbps, is there a way I can convert in that kbps?? all i see available is 384kbps at the lowest available converting....

thanks a lot for the help.

[Midiman]

Yes. There is. Try editing a profile.