Ipod Video Converters

AxlxA · February 9th, 2006, 10:20 PM

http://wirelessdigest.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/ipod_video.jpg

I just wanted to ask everyone what htey use to convert videos to ipod format?

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/img/bannerIpod.jpg

I've been using Videora but now that my friend gave me another program, i have ot say it's a lot faster.

http://www.xilisoft.com/images/screenshot/ipod-video-converter-220.gif

Xilisoft Video Ipod Converter. (Faster and easier to convert with)

Oh and here's a formula I found for determining how to do the resolutions:

y2 = 16* round( sqrt(320*480/(x/y)) / 16 )
x2 = 16* round( y2 * (x/y) )

(sorry everyone if this topic has been covered a billion times. I am bored at work and felt like making a nice thread that I'd enjoy)

bartboy9891 · February 9th, 2006, 10:29 PM

i have a quick question, are these files compressed in size (space taken up on the HD)?

AxlxA · February 9th, 2006, 10:59 PM

Well an example is:

You grab Top Gear, which is 350mb (vuk's) or 700mb (scene)...

You run them through these converter programs and end up with a 100mb-200mb file with an extension of m4v. Then you drag this into the ipod through itunes and then delete the files off your computer if you do not want to keep them. That's atleast how I do it.

TechZ · February 9th, 2006, 11:18 PM

A lot of torrents now are of iPod versions of popular shows.

AxlxA · February 9th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Well i prefer to convert stuff myself. I converted the SNL - Chronicles of Narnia Rap onto my ipod.

Janus · February 10th, 2006, 08:38 AM

I have played around with several programs over the last couple of days.

I used to use "Videora iPod Converter" but tha makes the video out of sync by a second or so over hour long shows. I have read in their forums that this is because the video encoding part uses three decimal place (like 29.253) whilst the audio part uses only 2 (like 29.25) so the audio goes out of sync by a fraction of a second each second. Consequently, over an hour long show the audio gets about a second out of sync.

They have acknowledged this issue and are apparently dealing with it in future releases. Just wish they woulkd hurry up. images/smilies/mad.gif

I have also had the exact same issue will Xilisoft Converter and ImTOO Converter (which are the EXACT same product by the same company with a different name put on it).

I am currently using Cucusoft Video Converter which I have used on dozens of hour plus shows and the audio remains in perfect sync. Personally I think the video quality is excellent on the iPod itself (because of the small screen) but a little bit lower then other programs when put on my TV (I'm using the default settings, but you can change them yourself and turn the resolution up) but it is by no means unwatchable.

If you do a search on Torrentspy for "Cucusoft" I'm sure you people will be able to find it. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Hope this helps. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Buba · February 10th, 2006, 09:01 AM

Can't you just use Virtual Dub and fiddle around with settings until its perfect? Thats what I would do. I guess you can get that little bit more quality

AxlxA · February 10th, 2006, 04:26 PM

virtual dub doesn't output to m4v as i recall.

andyhui01 · February 11th, 2006, 01:14 AM

btw... I have a PSP v2.0 and I was wondering what is needed to play the files, I can use the Videora to convert, but what player do I use?

AxlxA · February 11th, 2006, 02:48 AM

well if you wanna just play the files on your computer. I'd say quicktime can do it. Also vlc.

andyhui01 · February 11th, 2006, 08:05 AM

nono... play the files on psp

AxlxA · February 11th, 2006, 08:52 AM

psp has internal decoder that can read these m4v files .

TechZ · February 11th, 2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

PSP Video 9 is a free PSP video conversion and management application. It can convert regular PC video files (avi, mpeg, etc) into PSP video files, as well as manage/copy these PSP video files between your PC and PSP.

When combined with another application, Videora + PSP Video 9 form the first PSPcasting solution, allowing you to download, convert and copy video to your PSP, automatically using BitTorrent and RSS technology.

LINK

jensked · February 11th, 2006, 11:10 AM

say, on that pic in the first post, there's LOST. Is there a possibility to download that legally?

TechZ · February 11th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Apple might have the show for iPods on their site?

jensked · February 11th, 2006, 12:55 PM

I should have looked for it first.

Quote:

Buy videos for $1.99, watch them on your Mac or PC, then take them with you on the new iPod. Looks like fun.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/videos/

AxlxA · February 12th, 2006, 06:37 PM

ya apple has now expanded their range of shows that you can download. YOu can get NBC stuff now too along with those abc stuff.

SL65 · July 9th, 2006, 04:24 AM

I'm using Videora and I was wondering which conversion I should have used for:

a.) Vuk's 350mb FG
b.) 700mb scene rips TG

I want them to be widescreen instead of taking up the full screen like it is now because the proportions are all wrong that way:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3969/pict00012small0qe.jpg

February 9th, 2006, 10:20 PM	#1
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	Ipod Video Converters I just wanted to ask everyone what htey use to convert videos to ipod format? I've been using Videora but now that my friend gave me another program, i have ot say it's a lot faster. Xilisoft Video Ipod Converter. (Faster and easier to convert with) Oh and here's a formula I found for determining how to do the resolutions: y2 = 16* round( sqrt(320480/(x/y)) / 16 ) x2 = 16 round( y2 * (x/y) ) (sorry everyone if this topic has been covered a billion times. I am bored at work and felt like making a nice thread that I'd enjoy) __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 9th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#2
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 06:36 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,776 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 43	i have a quick question, are these files compressed in size (space taken up on the HD)? __________________

February 9th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#3
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	Well an example is: You grab Top Gear, which is 350mb (vuk's) or 700mb (scene)... You run them through these converter programs and end up with a 100mb-200mb file with an extension of m4v. Then you drag this into the ipod through itunes and then delete the files off your computer if you do not want to keep them. That's atleast how I do it. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 9th, 2006, 11:18 PM	#4
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	A lot of torrents now are of iPod versions of popular shows. __________________ techzonline.net

February 9th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#5
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	Well i prefer to convert stuff myself. I converted the SNL - Chronicles of Narnia Rap onto my ipod. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 10th, 2006, 08:38 AM	#6
Janus Joined: Apr 20th, 2005 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 1,347 Rep Power: 18	I have played around with several programs over the last couple of days. I used to use "Videora iPod Converter" but tha makes the video out of sync by a second or so over hour long shows. I have read in their forums that this is because the video encoding part uses three decimal place (like 29.253) whilst the audio part uses only 2 (like 29.25) so the audio goes out of sync by a fraction of a second each second. Consequently, over an hour long show the audio gets about a second out of sync. They have acknowledged this issue and are apparently dealing with it in future releases. Just wish they woulkd hurry up. I have also had the exact same issue will Xilisoft Converter and ImTOO Converter (which are the EXACT same product by the same company with a different name put on it). I am currently using Cucusoft Video Converter which I have used on dozens of hour plus shows and the audio remains in perfect sync. Personally I think the video quality is excellent on the iPod itself (because of the small screen) but a little bit lower then other programs when put on my TV (I'm using the default settings, but you can change them yourself and turn the resolution up) but it is by no means unwatchable. If you do a search on Torrentspy for "Cucusoft" I'm sure you people will be able to find it. Hope this helps. __________________ "Hopefully once petrol hits $2.50 per litre all the 18 year olds with riced up Nismos wont be able to afford to drive their neon-clad tard rockets around at 200km/h anymore, and it will be back to the good old days of riding a donkey to school."

February 10th, 2006, 09:01 AM	#7
Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: 06:22 AM Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 27 Posts: 6,028 Car: Golf LFS Status: Rep Power: 40	Can't you just use Virtual Dub and fiddle around with settings until its perfect? Thats what I would do. I guess you can get that little bit more quality __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

February 10th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#8
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	virtual dub doesn't output to m4v as i recall. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 11th, 2006, 01:14 AM	#9
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 03:16 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,514 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	btw... I have a PSP v2.0 and I was wondering what is needed to play the files, I can use the Videora to convert, but what player do I use? __________________

February 11th, 2006, 02:48 AM	#10
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	well if you wanna just play the files on your computer. I'd say quicktime can do it. Also vlc. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 11th, 2006, 08:05 AM	#11
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 03:16 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,514 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	nono... play the files on psp __________________

February 11th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#12
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	psp has internal decoder that can read these m4v files . __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

February 11th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#14
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 4,007 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 43	say, on that pic in the first post, there's LOST. Is there a possibility to download that legally? __________________

February 11th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#15
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	Apple might have the show for iPods on their site? __________________ techzonline.net

February 12th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#17
AxlxA Joined: Jan 3rd, 2005 Last Online: December 19th, 2008 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,541 Rep Power: 18	ya apple has now expanded their range of shows that you can download. YOu can get NBC stuff now too along with those abc stuff. __________________ My FlickR Gallery! Rig: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz with Artic Freezer 7 Pro. 4gb PC6400. MSI 8800GT OC 512mb. 2TB of space. Antec Nine Hundred Case. Logitech G25. Logitech G7 gaming mouse. Logitech VX Revolution. Saitek Eclipse Keyboard. Dell Ultrasharp 2407wfp-HC and Ultrasharp 2007wfp. Senheiser HD280 Headphones.

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July 9th, 2006, 04:24 AM	#18
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 06:27 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,196 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	I'm using Videora and I was wondering which conversion I should have used for: a.) Vuk's 350mb FG b.) 700mb scene rips TG I want them to be widescreen instead of taking up the full screen like it is now because the proportions are all wrong that way: