How do I compress my video as any user in Practice?
There a numerous free tools for compressing video files. Two such resources are Clipchamp and Handbrake. Recommended steps for each are outlined below. Please note that 1 GB is the maximum allowable file size for video upload on Practice. Acceptable video file types include: .mov, .mp4, .WebM, .FLV, .avi, .mpg, or .mpeg.
Clipchamp
- Visit https://clipchamp.com/
- Select Convert Video File
- Select the plan you prefer
- Select or drag-and-drop your video file
- Select Optimize forWeb
- Select Keep Resolution
- Select Format.MP4
- Select Medium Quality
- Select the Get Started button at the bottom right
Handbrake
- Visit http://handbrake.fr/
- Select download on the left side of the homepage
- If you are not using a Mac OS device then select Other Platforms below the Download button
- After download, select the handbrake icon that appears on your screen
- Open the application
- Select Source found in the top left corner of the Handbrake tool
- Select the video you would like to compress
- Select Start (top left corner) to compress your video
Once you have a video file of the appropriate size and format, you can learn how to upload a prompt video here and a model video here.