iPod Video
 

Firstly, Happy Christmas everyone! :thumbup:

I have ordered a 60gb iPod video and I am aware that in the UK you can't (yet) download TV programmes and films, so it is only really useful for music videos.

However I've found this software that allows you to convert any recorded video/DVD/CD etc for use on the iPod video.

Has anyone used it or anything similar?

are you an apple user? their are very good tools to convert fast and easy movies/video to ipod.

Hi Brad

Nope, I'm a PC user. As I understand it either via apple or pc Apple have made it pretty difficult to convert normal DVD's to be viewed on the iPod Video (helps promote sales via apple.com!).

What do you do and how does a Mac help?

their is a simple program , 'isquint' (for mac only, and freeware) you only have to choose the file, and press start... it converts quite fast in the ipod format.

If you want to convert dvds?
first you have to backup your dvd on your harddisk, then convert it to .avi and then their are some programs who are capable to convert it to your ipod

for backup: dvd2one

I believe all you have to do is spend $29 dollars on QuickTime Pro; it has an option for you to make any video iPod-compatible. Give it a try.

Good luck, and let us know what you come up with. (Or, "that with which you come up" so as to not end the sentence with a preposition.) :D

Juan

I've downloaded the program, copied, burnt and imported a DVD. It was an hour long film and in all took about 2 hours to complete the process. Took about 3gb which I'll remove now the library is updated in iTunes.

Whilst I haven't got the iPod video yet, it has imported into iTunes and plays fine. As it cost under $30 for the software and seems to have worked, I'm happy!

brad--

how's the weather on mars??


just kidding!

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QuickTime Pro works really good and will fit right onto the ipod video but the only thing is that it will take a really long time to compress.

Thanks for the education. I don't have a video iPod yet but this is why I hang out here. The ability to learn a lot for later use. Appreciate it.

Seems to me that all software takes time to compress.

The iPod ships on the 29th so I've got a few days to wait until I can test if my movie works :mad:

Let's have another glass of vino whilst I wait :thumbup:

dont buy that program...
use this instead

http://www.videora.com/en-us/

its free and awsome!! :D
you can choose your own resolution and stuff... its pretty cool...

You could use this program but it is new and therefor buggy. Additionaly while you can convert various video formats into iPod-friendly 320 x 240 H.264 video. Note, however, the Videora is no good for widescreen videos, which it will flatten into tall and skinny-looking 4:3 movies. But if you're using more standard 4:3 video, this is a good solution. Here's some up to date information that may help. http://tinyurl.com/cnhav

you can edit preset resolution in the setup or make a new profile for widescreen movies.....

which means u can put your own resolution...

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/2/0/8/4/untitled.JPG

HELLO!

Thanks for that....very interesting. :thumbup:

The program I bought decrypt's the DVD and then you use 'Videora iPod Converter'. This leaves you for example with a 434mb (this size for this movie - 65 minutes long) Mpeg 4 file. I then simply imported it into iTunes which although small can be viewed. As I haven't got my iPod Video yet I can't test whether I can then transfer it onto the iPod.

Although films can obviously be transferred onto the iPod, it'll take some planning and time to ensure I have everything I want before I get on holiday! :driver:

OK, so it arrived today and I had a good play with it (the iPod that is!)

Firstly whilst I appreciate the iPod video is light years ahead of my 1G iPod, it is many light years ahead. The resolution is fantastic and the information it gives on screen seems is more informative. It all loads quicker and seems to be smoother than previous versions.

I have been ripping loads of DVD's over tha last couple of days using the software I mentioned in the early part of the thread and have uploaded the lot. I have about 25 hours of comedy, films, Top Gear and other rubbish and my first impression is WOW!

Whilst because of the screen size I wouldn't want to view this all day long, as a portable piece of kit it is amazing. The definition and clarity is astounding, sound is good through decent earplugs and it works right out of the box.

The only downside is the face. I bought the black version and already you can see scratches on the it. I bought my son the Philips GoGear for Christmas (the one he wanted) and whilst the player is as good, it's dead sexy and very easy to use you can't play video's etc. However apart from the fact that all of my music in iTunes can't be used and we have to re-rip the stuff he wants (not much!), the screen not only feels different but seems almost resistant to scratching. A quick buff up with a duster and it's like new, do that on an iPod and it's like.........old!

Anyway, back to playing.....