iPod - converting DVD's and more?

[Dubai]

Convert Video for iPod, I am sharing this info from [MAC FORMAT] magazine issue 164 jan 06

I am surprised no body did write about it, or maybe it is just a repost. Anyway, this is how you can do it..




MAC Users Only... There are two steps to convert from DVD to ipod

From DVD>Mac first, then Mac>ipod

DVD>Mac

1) Get HandBreak 0.7 from MACupdate.com
2)After installing, insert a DVD and open HandBreak
3) Chose Dedect volume > Open
4) Wait for few seconds



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5) After opening DVD, go to Title as shown below and chose the LONGEST timing to assure you got the full DVD.



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6) Regarding video quality, I recommend goint to 1000(kbps) or you might chose Target file size in (MB), but make sure that you select 2-passencoding for smoother results.




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7) In Picture settings, I would go with 320x240 if i want to convert it later to iPod, but if you want to share it in JW or view it on your screen, then anything higher would be advisable.



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8) Finally, make sure that the file format/Codecs are similar to the screen below, and save the new file to your folder.



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9) Now make coffe

[Dubai]

From MAC>iPod


I am actully late for a meeting, I will do that later..

Enjoy

[Toronto]

there are plenty of sites/guides on the net,
http://www.videohelp.com/convert :wink:

[Dubai]

.. How about Mac softwares? :mrgreen: