Transfering TopGear to iPod

magnom · October 23rd, 2006, 04:18 AM

Hello TopGear fans,

This is my first post in this wonderful forum, am a die hard TopGear fan and I had a question and I hope anyone will help me on this.

I try to transfer TopGear epsds into my ipod but everytime I convert them to .mov format they are converted full screen so the picture is really verticaly stretched, I need an advice how to convert them with widescreen into the iPod.

Thanks. images/smilies/smile.gif

SL65 · October 23rd, 2006, 07:18 AM

I have exactly the same question images/smilies/mellow.gif

What format should we be looking for?

Wizegui · October 23rd, 2006, 07:57 AM

Try .mp4 format.

Sambo_Car · October 23rd, 2006, 08:26 AM

Have found this to be quite good for windows http://www.imtoo.com/ipod-movie-converter.html if you are on a mac though nothing can beat isquint http://www.isquint.org

Blayde · October 23rd, 2006, 04:34 PM

Videora is also a good free software that gets the job done well.

Janus · October 24th, 2006, 11:45 AM

There have been topics on this kind of thing before, perhaps you could search for those for more info, as I know the discussion is far more extensive in those threads.

Basically I use Cucusoft Video Converter. It is the best program I have found, and I have tried 3-4 different programs.

Silverstar · October 27th, 2006, 01:26 AM

.mp4 format using Xilisoft Video Converter is what I use. Has the option for the 30g Video iPod, and gets it done for me.

Janus · October 27th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverstar

.mp4 format using Xilisoft Video Converter is what I use. Has the option for the 30g Video iPod, and gets it done for me.

I found that Xilisoft made the audio slightly out of sync for things 1 hour or longer, well at least the version I used before I went to the one I recommended above. Apparently was a common problem, so not sure if it has been fixed.

sandor_ · October 27th, 2006, 06:10 PM

pc or mac?

if mac, use this ----

http://www.isquint.org/

Silverstar · October 28th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janus

I found that Xilisoft made the audio slightly out of sync for things 1 hour or longer, well at least the version I used before I went to the one I recommended above. Apparently was a common problem, so not sure if it has been fixed.

You know, I think I have that problem on a couple vids I have on the iPod, might see if there is a fix for it, or just change programs all together.

Thanks for the reminder! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Janus · October 28th, 2006, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverstar

You know, I think I have that problem on a couple vids I have on the iPod, might see if there is a fix for it, or just change programs all together.

Thanks for the reminder! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

It is something to do with the way that Xilisoft handles the audio and video conversion as two seperate parts. The video uses 3 decimal places to process the time, like 45:32:130, where the audio only uses 2, like 45:32:13, consequently the audio and video slowly get out of sync by a fration of a second per frame. This ins't a problem until a video is longer then an hour or so, and then the sync becomes noticable.

The_Clincher · November 2nd, 2006, 03:35 AM

omg guys BEST solution!!....dont buy an ipod video!!!!

GET THE CREATIVE ZEN VISION:M!!!! IT PWNZZZ...esp on the video files accepted, so far i havent needed to convert any files(and the software comes with one, if the need comes up)!!

Blayde · November 3rd, 2006, 03:06 PM

Yes we all know its better(i have one myself, i got rid of my Ipod to get it) but since he's gone and bought one, telling him he's made a mistake isn't the most helpful solution is it?

And it does not accept all files, the avi files with bloody GMC dont work on it

October 23rd, 2006, 04:18 AM	#1
magnom Joined: Jul 17th, 2006 Last Online: September 28th, 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Transfering TopGear to iPod Hello TopGear fans, This is my first post in this wonderful forum, am a die hard TopGear fan and I had a question and I hope anyone will help me on this. I try to transfer TopGear epsds into my ipod but everytime I convert them to .mov format they are converted full screen so the picture is really verticaly stretched, I need an advice how to convert them with widescreen into the iPod. Thanks.

October 23rd, 2006, 07:18 AM	#2
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: 03:53 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,191 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	I have exactly the same question What format should we be looking for?

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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 04:53 AM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,671 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	Try .mp4 format. __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

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Sambo_Car Joined: Feb 7th, 2006 Last Online: October 26th, 2007 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Have found this to be quite good for windows http://www.imtoo.com/ipod-movie-converter.html if you are on a mac though nothing can beat isquint http://www.isquint.org __________________

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,006 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 58	Videora is also a good free software that gets the job done well. __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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Janus Joined: Apr 20th, 2005 Last Online: December 31st, 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 1,347 Rep Power: 18	There have been topics on this kind of thing before, perhaps you could search for those for more info, as I know the discussion is far more extensive in those threads. Basically I use Cucusoft Video Converter. It is the best program I have found, and I have tried 3-4 different programs. __________________ "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."

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sandor_ Joined: Mar 16th, 2005 Last Online: December 28th, 2007 Location: Philadelphia, USA Age: 28 Posts: 1,043 Car: 911, 328i, Golf, '71 Vespa Sprint Rep Power: 0	pc or mac? if mac, use this ---- http://www.isquint.org/

November 2nd, 2006, 03:35 AM	#12
The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	omg guys BEST solution!!....dont buy an ipod video!!!! GET THE CREATIVE ZEN VISION:M!!!! IT PWNZZZ...esp on the video files accepted, so far i havent needed to convert any files(and the software comes with one, if the need comes up)!!

November 3rd, 2006, 03:06 PM	#13
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,006 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 58	Yes we all know its better(i have one myself, i got rid of my Ipod to get it) but since he's gone and bought one, telling him he's made a mistake isn't the most helpful solution is it? And it does not accept all files, the avi files with bloody GMC dont work on it __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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