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Video Compression - Step-by-Step Tutorial

Alexander Shpilka

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How to compress a video
Video Compression Tutorial

Your video must align with FB Live requirements to be streamed properly. If it is not you can compress/encode it using this tutorial.

Solution #1

The easiest way is to use a tool like this: VideoProc
You just need to upload a video file and it'll compress it automatically.

Solution #2

If the first solution doesn't work or you want more option to configure compression settings you can use Handbrake.

Here is step by step guide how to do it:

Install Handbrake by choosing the version for your operating system from http://handbrake.fr/

  1. Open your video file in Handbrake
Step 1
Step 1

2. Choose Format MP4 file.

Step 2
Step 2

3. For Video Codec choose H.264 (x264).

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Step 3

4. Enter an Average Bitrate (kbps) for the video to be 4,000

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Step 4

5. Hit the Start button and wait until the video has finished encoding.

Step 5
Step 5

Handbrake will let you know when it has finished.