Archiving TV/ films in itunes 10

Hi guys.
I would really like to archive all the TV shows and movies that I have watched onto a hard drive as I am running out of space on my internal hard disk in my imac.
Can I simply copy/export them onto my backup drive?
Many thanks for the help.

I have the same problem.
I even bought a movie on ATV (gen 1), and it of course did not show up in iTunes since I couldn't sync.
I was able to copy the movie from the iTunes store ... but now I can't copy it to any other device (iPad or iPhone 4). (see other thread just started on this topic).
Anybody else seeing this problem too? from what I can see on other discussion groups, simply buying a new ATV doesn't make everything work (tons of other issues).

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I have bought a film from itunes and the credit has come out of my account, but i can't find the film anywhere, it said it was downloading, then i left the laptop and on return i couldn't find the film. how do i find the film?

i have bought a film from itunes and the credit has come out of my account, but i can't find the film anywhere, it said it was downloading, then i left the laptop and on return i couldn't find the film. how do i find the film?

Maybe it is in the Purchased category of iTunes,
Try going there

I've rented a film from iTunes on my Mac pro, but I can't see it on my iPad! Should it transfer to all my apple devices?

I've just rented a film in iTunes on my macpro. I've synced my ipad2 to macpro, but the film is not on my iPad? I thought with the cloud it would automatically be on both devices!!!!

You can only have a rented movie on one device at a time. And you "Move" a rental movie to the iPad - you do not sync it. There is a difference.
iTunes Store: Movie Rental FAQ
If you download a rented movie on your computer: You can transfer it to a device such as your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, or iPod if it’s a standard-definition film (movies in HD can only be watched on your computer, iPad, iPhone 4, iPod touch (4th generation), or Apple TV). Once you move the movie from your computer to a device, the movie will disappear from your computer's iTunes library. You can move the movie between devices as many times as you wish during the rental period, but the movie can only exist on one device at a time.
If you download a rented movie on your iPhone 4, iPad, iPod touch (4th generation), or Apple TV: It is not transferable to any other device or computer.

How can I display all my films in iTunes, on my iPhone 4S?

How can I display all my films in iTunes, on my iPhone 4S?
I have 10 films in iTunes and only 8 are displayed on my iPhone.
All 10 films are Digital Copies bought with Blu-ray Discs and have been added to iTunes.

Sync the other two the same way you synced the first 8.
Select them in iTunes and sync.

HT203167 Hi, I've purchased a few films from itunes (and they are listed as Purchased in my account), but I can't find them on my computer or on my itunes account, and itunes wants me to pay for them again. How do I get around this?

Hi, I've purchased a few films from itunes (and they are listed as Purchased in my account), but I can't find them on my computer or my itunes account, and itunes wants me to pay for them again. How do I get around this? I've tried all the suggestions, and it's hugely frustrating.

If you are in the UK, and the film studio allows re-downloading, and you are signed in with the same account that you bought them with, then they might show under the Purchased link under Quinklinks on the right-hand side of the iTunes store home page for re-downloading - if they don't show then check to see if they are hidden (hiding and unhiding).
But you should be keeping and maintaining your own backup of your downloads and noy rely on being able to re-download any item as they are occasionally removed from the store by the content provider (film studio, tv company, record company etc).

Hi all, I'm trying to download a film from iTunes onto my iPad but downloaded the HD version instead of SD and don't have the room to download it. Have removed everything I can to make space but still need another 1.2 GB. How can I delete it??

Hi all, I'm trying to download a film from iTunes onto my iPad but downloaded the HD version instead of SD and don't have the room to download it. Have removed everything I can to make space but still need another 1.2 GB. Is there any way I can delete it so I can delete the version I wanted, or even better change to the SD version? The film is still queuing in the downloads list. I've tried edit and delete but that doesn't work. I also can't re-download the film from iTunes.
Any suggestions very welcome!

Try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article:
iOS: Unable to update or restore
Before that, back up your device, explained here:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
How to back up your data and set up as a new device
You can check your warranty status here:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

I downloaded a film from ITunes in HD and had problems, I upgraded to the latest version of ITunes and have then downloaded the film again in SD on my Windows 7 computer, but I still can't get the film to play, any idea's what to do next?

I downloaded a film from ITunes in HD and had problems, I upgraded to the latest version of ITunes and have then downloaded the film again in SD on my Windows 7 computer, but I still can't get the film to play, any idea's what to do next?
I've been working at the same problem for hours now and it's really driving me crazy so any help would be greatly appreciated.

It is working now. I no longer get the message about the item not being available in the US and I can access the store.

HT1947 Does anyone else have my problem with atv3? Plays films in iTunes without any problems but on music every time I use the remote app on my iPhone 3GS it stops playing after around 5 tracks in. Anyone having this problem?

Does anyone share my problem with atv3 I can play films through iTunes without any problems. When I start playing music using the remote app on my iPhone 3GS after around 5 tracks in it just stops playing and seems to lose my connection. Hoping this is human error on my part?

I think this is probably a sign that your network could be better than it is.
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel or adjusting your multicast rate.
There are other types of problems that can affect networks, but this is by far the most common, hence worth mentioning first.

Windows Vista 32Bit but cannot download HD films on itunes

Hello, my first post.
I have previously purchased films from iTunes including HD films (probably 720p). I've never had a problem streaming them to my iphone via home sharing and playing them on my HDTV via the digital AV adaptor.
I recently took the plunge and bought a 2TB external hard drive in order to rip all my personal DVD collection and I also purchased an Apple TV 3 on the basis that future purchases would be from itunes in HD instead of blu-ray. However I have now noticed on itunes that I cannot purchase HD films as the option is greyed out and it merely says underneath (THE HD VERSION OF THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON MAC OR WINDOWS 7 COMPUTERS WITH HDCP)
Firstly how do I find out if my computer is HDCP compatible?
Second why does my PC need this as I have no intention of watching my HD movie purchases from itunes but instead intend on streaming them via home sharing over my wi-fi network (would use ethernet but a separate apple tv 3 issue) as my Apple TV 3 is capable of dealing with 1080p and I have a 1080p HDTV connected to it with an HDMI cable?
Surely if I did watch the film via my PC then it should revert to the standard definition version.
I realise my PC has windows vista not 7 but is there a way to tweak my system to allow the purchase because my computer is certainly capable of storing HD video and streaming it to my apple TV.
If I cannot tweak my system to allow the purchase is it possible to circumvent this by purchasing the same HD film direct from my Apple TV 3?
My only question then is, if I do this how does it work?
The Apple TV 3 has no hard drive does it just stream it from the internet? or does the HD version then download to my iTunes on my PC so any future views of the HD film are instead then streamed via my home sharing as opposed to streaming/downloading it from the internet each time?
Hope the above makes sense. Would like to know a definitive answer as opposed to just guessing and purchasing films to test my theory and also don't really have to want to fork out to update my operating system from Vista to Windows 7 or 8.
Thanks in advance.
For info I have the following system. Dell Inspiron 530S Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit PC with Intel core 2 Duo CPU E8200 2.66GHz with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB HDD with about 90GB unused. My graphics card is a ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro.

Ok I downloaded a HD film to my iPhone 4 via the itunes app. Although it took a while to download. I then loaded up iTunes on my PC and looked at my purchases section. The HD film was there ready to be downloaded from the cloud onto my iTunes. I pressed the download button but I received a warning stating that you won't be able to view the film on your PC as it's not HD compatible (words to that effect).
Next I connected my iphone to my PC and selected iPhone on the iTunes source menu and set what I wanted synced from itunes to my iPhone but I also selected "back up to this computer" (hoping everything purchased on the iPhone would back up to itunes)
It went through its process and near the end stated "Transferring purchases" it did the apps then did the HD film I purchased. Once completed I went to the movies section on the source menu in iTunes and there was my newly purchased HD film.
I tried to view the film on my PC. It came up with a warning unable to view on this computer. Not a suprise but I didn't actually want to view it on my PC I want to stream it over my wi-fi to my Apple TV which is HDCP compatible.
If it works it will be great, if not, a long winded way to go about this silly issue..
However for those of you out there without an iPhone or iPad then the only way to view HD movies on Apple TV will be to upgrade your PC/Mac and Monitors and graphics card so you can purchase the HD movie from itunes OR
purchase the HD movie from your Apple TV and each time you want to view it re-download it from the internet on ATV. Not ideal if you ask me.
I'll report back on whether ATV3 can stream this newly purchased HD film from "Computers" section. fingers crossed!

I bought a film on iTunes and whenever I try and play it it says "your computer is not authorised to play this" and so i type my password in and it says "your computer is already authorised" and then doesn't play the film. Can anyone help?

I bought a film on iTunes and whenever I try and play it it says "your computer is not authorised to play this" and so I type my password in and it says "your computer is already authorised" and then doesn't play the film. Can anyone help?

ah this is a simple fix. open itunes go to store on the top menu bar and click store. scroll down and click
"Authorize this computer" fill in the info requested and there u have it.

HT204370 i recently bought a few films from itunes but i had to reset my laptop and the films have gone and i have tried downloading purchased items but no films come up and im not buying them again. what do i do now to get my films back ?

i recently bought a few films from itunes but i had to reset my laptop and the films have gone and i have tried downloading purchased items but no films come up and im not buying them again. what do i do now to get my films back ?

Did you fail to back up your purchases?
If so, then they are gone.

Why does my Macbook Pro glitch when I'm watching a film on iTunes?

I have a 2006 Macbook Pro, with up-to-date software, and whenever I watch a film on iTunes, it glitches every so often. Why is this?

When I say glitch I mean the video freezes for a couple of seconds, the audio carries on and then the video fast forwards itself to catch up with the audio. It repeats itself at frequent intervals.
The hard drive is 500GB (the RAM is 3GB)
There is about 230GB left
The internet connection is very fast, and in one half of the house it is WPA2, and in the half where I usually watch films, it is WEP
5 machines use this WiFi
Nothing is connected to my laptop when I usually watch films
I am 90% of the time usually running off the mains.
I also forgot to mention, that this also happens when watching a film in iMovie or iPhoto. It only started happening a couple of months ago. I hope this helped.

Films in itunes library not showing as available to sync?

I have around 8 films listed in my itunes library but 6 of them are not showing up as available to sync to my ipod touch. I have bought all the film through itunes with the latest only the other day; it is this film and the previously bought film that are the only ones showing up as available to sync. I have successfully synced film and TV before to my ipod but out of the blue seem to be having trouble this time.
In saying the only 2 are seem to available to sync when I do try to sync them they are not showing up on my device, even though the memory bar of the ipod shows that a number of GB of data has been added; they are there but they're not no matter how much I search my device or tick and untick 'sync' and 'unsync'.
Can anyone help me find out why the films I do 'seem' to be syncing aren't showing up on my ipod touch and why none of my films in my library are showing up for syncing anymore?? Thanks.

- Have yo used the Spotlight search on the iPod. Maybe yu just can't find them
- Do the non-syncing ones play in iTunes on the computer?

Downloading a film from iTunes to iPad

Have purchased a film from iTunes but it is taking hours o download, help!

What did you rent the film on, your iPad or your Mac ? If you rented it on your iPad then it should have downloaded into the Videos app on it (you should get a rentals tab in the app). If you rented it on your Mac then it should be in the Movies part of your Mac's iTunes library, you will have to connect your iPad to your Mac's iTunes and move it from your Mac to your iPad (I think that it should show on the iPad's Movies tab for moving)

I have tried to download a rented film from iTunes. It definitely downloaded, I watched it. Once it had processed it disappeared.

Having downloaded a film from iTunes and watched it download (for the second time) it did so, processed and disappeared.
It did not show in the purchased section of iTunes and was not in the videos app. It was a rented movie.
I checked restrictions and turned the iPad off and on twice. Still nothing, please help.
I am in Thailand, would that make a difference?

What is important is how much free storage you have on your iPad not how much storage you have on iCloud ( which must be 17.2 GB of 25 GB).
Look in Settings > General > Usage > Storage

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