user1208: I have a few recordings from my Canon IXUS 90 IS that I have combined into one sequence. I am using this small project as a way to get to know Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.
The pieces of video from the camera are obviously already compressed, and I would like to export the finished product in an equally compressed format to reduce the file size. Which format/codec is best suited for this task? Am I fine with the ones that are already available to me in Premiere, or should I download another somewhere?
I've already tried the Windows Media codec, but I get the error "The source and output audio channels are not compatible or a conversion does not exist" and I have no idea what to do about this.
Video details:

File type: AVI
Video: 640x480, 30 fps
Audio: 44100 Hz, 16-bit, Mono

I am fine with having to fiddle with the parameters in order to get the quality just right. I just need a pointer in the right direction.
Please let me know if further details are needed.

user1133: I use these guidelines when uploading to the internet. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.

1208: <p>I have a few recordings from my <a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/Canon-IXUS-90-IS_Digital-Camera_review" rel="nofollow">Canon IXUS 90 IS</a> that I have combined into one sequence. I am using this small project as a way to get to know <strong>Adobe Premiere Pro CS5</strong>.</p>

<p>The pieces of video from the camera are obviously already compressed, and I would like to export the finished product in an equally compressed format to reduce the file size. Which format/codec is best suited for this task? Am I fine with the ones that are already available to me in Premiere, or should I download another somewhere?</p>

<p>I've already tried the <strong>Windows Media</strong> codec, but I get the error "<strong>The source and output audio channels are not compatible or a conversion does not exist</strong>" and I have no idea what to do about this.</p>

<p>Video details:</p>

<ul>
<li>File type: AVI</li>
<li>Video: 640x480, 30 fps</li>
<li>Audio: 44100 Hz, 16-bit, Mono</li>
</ul>

<p>I am fine with having to fiddle with the parameters in order to get the quality just right. I just need a pointer in the right direction.</p>

<p>Please let me know if further details are needed.</p>
 1133: <p>I use <a href="http://vimeo.com/help/compression" rel="nofollow">these</a> guidelines when uploading to the internet. I know that's not what you're trying to do but it's a starting point. I find there is very little loss of quality and massively reduced file size.</p>
