[flipster23]

i got an ipod video for x-masn and i love it, but i have a small question about it. Is there anyway to get movies off my computer on to the ipod so i can watch videos off my ipod.


thanks for the help:

flipster

[dwd3885]

You need to have either Quicktime Pro or a series of programs called Mac the Ripper, Handbrake and Podner. These will allow you to convert video into ipod video format.

What happens is you encode the dvd with Mac the Ripper and then you can convert the dvd folder you get into one big file with Handbrake. Then you can use Podner to adjust the video to be compatible with the ipod video. I'm sure there's an easier way somehow, but that is what I do. Of course, it's all on the Mac, I am not sure how to do it if you have a Windows machine.

[flipster23]

i may get quicktime pro, im not sure exactly how does it work?

[Commodus]

In Quicktime Pro, there's usually an option to convert a movie. The more recent version has an option specifically to convert to an iPod-compatible format (320x240 H.264).

[flipster23]

ok but before i buy it i want to make sure, i have quicktime 7 i wana upgrade to pro would that work with my ipod?

[italiano]

Quicktime is the slowest thing you can get - it'll take all night - use handbrake and podner

[flipster23]

is quicktime not easier, ?

[flipster23]

please someone i need help with this can some on talk to me about it on msn

lateflip23@hotmail.com

please..

[colonelchi]

I tried using the Quicktime Pro conversion for my iPod video, but the resulting file only shows video. How do I get the conversion to also play the audio?

I tried Handbrake and it would not allow me to convert the selected files.

[flipster23]

can u not convert audio with the movies too ?

[Mastrap]

Originally Posted by colonelchi

I tried using the Quicktime Pro conversion for my iPod video, but the resulting file only shows video. How do I get the conversion to also play the audio?

I tried Handbrake and it would not allow me to convert the selected files.

That means that the original video file was muxed, meaning that the video and the audio track were 'flattened'. There are a couple of utilities that'll help you, a google search should get you what you need.

Handbrake is only for DVD conversion and works really well in my experience. It would help to know what files you're trying to convert.

[flipster23]

i want to get my mpg's onto my ipod what would u say is the easiest way.

[crooner]

All your questions and more can be answered by reading this great thread:
http://forums.macnn.com/103/ipod-iphone-and-ipad/275998/have-question-look-here-first-official/

Bookmark it as it's a great resource.

[flipster23]

i purchased podner and it all works fine ... thanks for all the support

[micwong]

Originally Posted by flipster23

i want to get my mpg's onto my ipod what would u say is the easiest way.

I use iSquint, its free and its rather quick as well. Go to the website below to download.

http://www.isquint.org/