Information
I have made and used video software in the past, to achieve what you want for free with decent image quality and file size just use
FFMPEG to re-encode the films to h.265 with a 2 pass method.
If needed i can build you a custom simple file converter for a small price, although learning it yourself is always a good thing. I would just make a Gui in c# for ffmpeg (most common and best software use
FFMPEG as its base converter, its the best at what it dose for free).
If you need any more info or help just ask. (click ffmpeg for more info, redirects to ffmpeg manual pages)
Basic Guide
OK, So i got a little bored and this is one of my favourite things to do.... So i have made a basic guide on how to for you Panyan.
1). Get latest ffmepg with h256 encoder =
https://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/
2). download and extract the ffmpeg into a folder, and open up a command window (run as admin).
3). Enter these commands replacing your files in the appropriate places.
CMD command { ffmpeg -i "C:\Users\AssassinUKG\Desktop\ffmpeg-20160826-bcd1153-win64-static\bin\Simpsons test\Original file\The Simpsons Movie - 1080p Trailer.mp4" -c:v libx265 -an -x265-params crf=25 "C:\Users\AssassinUKG\Desktop\ffmpeg-20160826-bcd1153-win64-static\bin\Simpsons test\Output\OUT.mp4" } -- Replace the input and output files to your own.
-- Everything between { } .
Input / Output
Filesize of original : 140 MB (147,399,359 bytes)
New filesize : 35.1 MB (36,808,439 bytes)
I have converted a simpson trailer for you to test , I have also uploaded the test video on my dropbox so you can check out the quality for the video. Again this is a simple 1 pass method (2 pass it better as it keeps a constant bitrate so quality stays at it highest with best compression qualities)
Original video for test (simpsons into movie, 140mb)
TEST VIDEO (after convert, click me) - seems to many people are looking ill upload elsewhere too.
Mirror for test
out.mp4 Here... (goto site click download)
I hope this helps your brother, Again if you need any help of would like me to make something better for you just hit me up.