Converting Chapters of DVD with Viedora iPod Converter

I am trying to convert one chapter of my David Bowie concert DVD that is at most 4 minutes long. Why does Videora iPod converter take over 4 hours to transcode this segment? And why is it over 600,000 KBs? It's just one chapter.

Ok well I tested it by going VCR->DV converter->iMovie->iDVD, and the closed captions were lost at some point. The tape does have closed captions when played in the VCR, and I know my DVD player displays closed captions properly (I tested a commercial disc both in the Mac and in a standalone DVD player and those showed captions), but the DVD I created doesn't display closed captions either in the Mac DVD Player or the standalone unit.
So...anyone think maybe importing into Final Cut Pro and burning with DVD Studio Pro would work better for this than iMovie? I imagine there would be no difference (since iDVD uses the same Compressor app as DVDSP).
So I guess I'm stuck. At this point I can't even use the DVD/VCR dub machine since it won't allow dubbing of copy-protected tapes (even though this tape will likely never see a DVD release and it's crappy VHS quality anyway and it's just for my own personal use as a backup)...any suggestions?

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Converting VHS to DVD with preserved closed captions

Can this be done via DV capture?
I'm trying to convert some of my old out of print VHS tapes to DVD, since they are obscure enough to probably never see an official DVD release. I figured firewire/DV would be perfect for the job because...well, my Mac already has that built-in. My intended workflow is to capture via DV using an ADS Pyro A/V Link analog->DV converter box (see tip below if you're trying something similar by the way).
Anyway, being the quasi-perfectionist that I am, I'd like to make as close a copy to the original as possible, preserving the closed captions. In researching this I've found that this data is stored in "line 21" which is normally not a viewable portion of the video signal, rather like metadata. I have read that DV does support this data in the "VAUX" data area, however before I even begin, I am concerned that any step of my intended workflow might not preserve this data (reencoding in the converter box, transferring into iMovie/FCP, reencoding onto DVD). I presume that any amount of editing to the captured video will hose the captions if they are preserved, but I'd only shorten the black padding at the beginning and ending of the program if anything, which I can't imagine would scramble it too bad.
I have read many suggestions of just manually transposing the CC text to subtitles instead, however since the DVD spec does support true closed captions, I figure it's gotta be possible somehow.
I'd like to be able to do this without purchasing a PCI capture card. And I'd also like to be able to do this without spending $6000 on a certain Mac captioning app (a ridiculous price for functionality which in my opinion should be free). I've seen some pretty cheap VCR+DVD combo standalone units on the market, but I'd like to think my Mac, as expensive as it was, will suffice.
Am I asking too much? Should I just give it a try to see if everything magically works? And if my current setup is not up to this task, what sort of setup would I need to realize my goal?
(Tip: By the way, if anyone is trying to convert VHS to DVD with a similar setup, be warned that the marketers of such analog->DV converter boxes generally don't mention that you'll also need a time base corrector (TBC) to do anything useful with less-than-perfect analog source video; I've found that without such a device, the video tends to drop frames like mad on rough spots of the source tape [I'm talking drops measured in seconds]. Too bad TBCs cost more than the converter box itself usually. Odd that those VCR+DVD combo boxes ostensibly must have a built-in TBC by definition, and yet often are cheaper than a standalone TBC...)
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Ok well I tested it by going VCR->DV converter->iMovie->iDVD, and the closed captions were lost at some point. The tape does have closed captions when played in the VCR, and I know my DVD player displays closed captions properly (I tested a commercial disc both in the Mac and in a standalone DVD player and those showed captions), but the DVD I created doesn't display closed captions either in the Mac DVD Player or the standalone unit.
So...anyone think maybe importing into Final Cut Pro and burning with DVD Studio Pro would work better for this than iMovie? I imagine there would be no difference (since iDVD uses the same Compressor app as DVDSP).
So I guess I'm stuck. At this point I can't even use the DVD/VCR dub machine since it won't allow dubbing of copy-protected tapes (even though this tape will likely never see a DVD release and it's crappy VHS quality anyway and it's just for my own personal use as a backup)...any suggestions?

Using MPEG streamclip to convert VIDEO_TS files (DVDs) with chapters

I am using MPEG Steamclip to convert DVDs (ie VIDEO_TS files).
Where the DVD has no chapters then it converts in one go into a new file.
However where the DVD has some chapters, it gives me an option to convert each chapter individually. I actually just want to convert the whole DVD in one go, with all the chapters merged together - is there any way to do this?
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Problem converting the matrix dvd with videora

Hi, Iv'e been using dvd decryptor and videora ipod converter to get my dvd's on my ipod and it's been working until now but I'm having a problem with the matrix dvd (the first one widescreen edition). For some reason when ever I convert it with videora a little piece of the video gets cut out (the part where trinity goes into slow-mo and kicks the cop in the face) but the audio dosen't so for the rest of the movie the av sync is off by about 5 seconds. If anyone else has had this problem or has any ideas please help.

I tried ripping the dvd with smart ripper instead of dvd decryptor and got the same problem so it seems like the problem is with videora. Are there any other programs like videora that might work? Also I do have quicktime pro and the mpeg encoder for it so is there a way to do it using that?

How to convert .IMG or DVD with menus to DMG EXE and/or iPad App

Help!!!
I have made a load of DVD's I want to convert into applications for windows, mac and iPads .... I've read a load of threads by others who have asked simular questions but the only solutions are to convert them into individual videos ...BUT... I want to keep the menus ... Is this really an imposible task? Any suggestions would be gratefully recieved.
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Ah yes, sorry I didn't really explain very well as I tend to ramble...
I volunteer for a special education school and am trying to create choosing activities that can go onto the network. We have a program that symblifys the system so that the children with mild-severe learning difficulties can acess certain applications. I'd like the resources I have made to be acessed by both student and teachers throughout the school.
Yes, burning them to disk is a last resort. It gets really busy in a PMLD class. And any disks I leave in the class usually ends up being severly scratched, dribbled, chewed thrown or just simply lost! And this is just one class!
I did at one point try to just copy the DVD files onto the school computer and run it that way but I got in trouble with the IT guy at the school. There was an issue with space...but I thought If i could give him a program of each choosing activity for the various topics he could instal it on the network which could then be acessed on any computer.
The mac version was just a thought really. If i can manage to convert any of this...one day...when someone clever invents something that will make magic...I want to be able to upload it onto the TES website as a free teaching resources. And I didn't want to exclude mac users.

Converting VideoCD to DVD with iMovie

Is there a "best way" to convert a video CD disc created in iMovie 3 to a standard DVD in iMovie 4? I have a bunch of video CDs I'd like to combine onto one DVD. I do not have the original iMovie 3 files - just the final video CD discs.
I'm guessing quality will suffer, but I'll appreciate any advise I can get.
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VCD quality is so poor that I wouldn't degrade it any more with any MPEG-DV-MPEG conversions!
Instead, just resample the 44.1 kHz VCD audio to the 48 kHz DVD spec. The VCD video "happens" to already be in DVD spec so you don't have to do anything to it.
Then just re-author the audio and video as a video-DVD. Voila: original VCD quality on a DVD!
See also:
http://www.sjoki.uta.fi/~shmhav/SVCDon_a_Macintosh.html#edit_convertMPEG
http://www.sjoki.uta.fi/~shmhav/SVCDon_aMacintosh.html#CVD

DVD encoded with PQDVD converter is not full screen on iPod

I have just encoded a DVD with PQDVD iPod converter (www.pqdvd.com), it has an aspect ratio of 2:40:1.
I stretched the movie in pqdvd to 320X240.
Once finished when I watch it on my iPod it isnt full screen with black bars on top and bottom. I have tried the widescreen setting on and off on the iPod but nothing changes.
What have I done wrong? any ideas to make it fit to screen?
Also what is the best bitrate to encode at for movies for watching at iPod and TV viewing?
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i don't use that program, or DVD's much to be honest.
i know this is a stupid question, but the black bars, are they part of the original video? probably not, but i know i've had it on one of mine once..

Comparison for iPod Users: Free Online Converter & DVD to iPod Converter

Compare two channels of obtaining video sources for iPod: one is using online converter, the other is DVD to iPod Converter. After the general introduction of the two methods, I will analyze their advantages and disadvantages for you to choose according to your need.
Part One: Enjoy YouTube (online videos) on iPod
Instruction: a useful website to convert online video freely: http://www.vixy.net/
For vixy, you can just copy the URL of the online video into the âURLâ blank of the vixy, then choose the format you want to convert to. Click âStartâ. For a short time, the conversion will be finished. You can click the âDownload the converted videoâ to restore the file.
http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/vixy.jpg
Advantages: Free online video converter. No software to install. Only a few clicks you can get the converted file after a short while. The most important thing is that online video sources are numerous and original, so you can get the first-hand sources in time through it. Some personal DVs are also shared with you.
Disadvantages: They set limitation of the length and size of the video. The classical movies usually are not on line available. Even if existed, the quality of image and sound is inferiors.
Part Two: Enjoy DVD movies on iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPhone, iPhone (3G), Apple TV
We usually bought classical DVD movies for collection or regular watching later, but DVD cannot be copied directly into iPod for us to appreciate it at anytime and anywhere. On this occasion, we need to convert DVD to the format, video and audio settings (Resolution, Bitrate, Frame Rate, etc) supported by your iPod player.
Instruction: the way to convert DVD to iPod: using Aiseesoft DVD to iPod Converter http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-to-ipod-converter.html
Install and run Aiseesoft DVD to iPod Converter
http://www.aiseesoft.com/download/dvd-to-ipod-converter.exe
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Step 1: Click âLoad DVDâ button to import your DVD
Step 2: Use âProfileâ drop-down list to choose your output format.
Step 3: Click âSettingsâ for setting your video parameters.
At last click âStartâ button to start your conversion.
More tips:
1. Merge into One File
If you want to merge the selected contents into one file you can check the "Merge into one file" option. As default the merged file is named after the first selected file (either a title or a chapter)
2. Movie Effect
You can set the brightness, contrast, saturation of the video and volume of the audio.
3. Trim Movie
It can help you to capture the segment of your movie.
http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-to-ipod-thread-trim.jpg
4. Crop Video
You can remove black edge of your DVD movie and get any playing area of the video by using its "Crop Mode" function. You can also select "Zoom Mode" to extrude your video slightly to adjust to your portable devices so you can get the best video quality.
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5. Take Snapshot
It allows you to capture your favorite pictures from your movie.
Advantages: In this way, you can make full use of your DVD: not only in DVD player, but your iPod player. The function of effecting and trimming allows you to clip the segment of the DVD movies complying with your will. You can enjoy more movies taking full advantage of your spare time while relaxing or traveling.
Disadvantages: DVD movies are usually popular, lacking of individualization. You can not share others' DVs.
With these two ways, we can enjoy the pleasure videos bring to us as much as we like. Have fun!

Depending on what update your iPod is, you may need
to dowload YAMB to make sure the videos play well on
your iPod. If you are watching a converted video on
your iPod and it freezes suddenly and this problem
continues, you need to download YAMB and convert the
files already converted with videora iPod converter
with YAMB, this will only take a few minutes.
I hope this helps you out.
Nope. All that a person with that problem should have to do is just update their iPod firmware to 1.1.1 with the newest updater, as that issue has been resolved in the latest firmware.

Converting DVD's to iPod Video

I just got an Ipod video and i have no idea how to put DVD's on, all I know is that you need a "DVD to iPod converter". Could you please tell me where to download one for free, what it's called and then how to convert the DVD to and mp4 file and put it on the iPod.
Thanks

Handbrake for windows has been available since Jan. 06. You have to use it with, DVD shrink, DVD43, or DVD decrypter. The Mac version is tried and true I don't know about the Windows version
To: "idon'tcarewhatmynameis"
On my windows XP system I use DVD Decrypter (for removal of all the nasty protection.) Then I use MpegStreamclip for Windows, it has a conversion feature for iPod video.
After trying many other solutions I found this to be the most reliable for keeping the audio and video synced.
Note: I've also had good results with Videora iPod Converter it's freeware just like DVD Decrypter and Mpeg_Streamclip.

Videora iPod Converter

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/img/screenshots/iPod1.png
Videora iPod Converter is a free video conversion application developed by the creators of Videora. It allows you to convert your regular PC video files (avi, mpeg, etc) into the proper video format that your iPod understands.
When combined with Videora, Videora iPod Converter + Videora allows you to download, convert and copy video to your device, automatically using BitTorrent and RSS technology. See xCasting for more details
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/

yes I agree, but what does apple use, I have final cut studio, I'm going to try that encoder tonight.
These things end up being like captain ahab and the white whale to me, When I can't solve a problem it becomes an obsession, I will keep beating at it until I solve it.
Even though the mpeg4 video from 3 converters comes out with very acceptable quality when displayed on a tv.
Here's what I have used sucessfully so far to get good mpeg4.
psp media creator (awsome , somethimes a few artifacts with dark backgrounds, good for widescreen)
videora (good video, picture seems streched, some artifacts)
nerorecode 2 (bit slower, awsome quality 2 pass encoder, need to tweak settings to avoid skips and stutters)
Encoders I plan to test
Vegas Video 6 (does avc for psp)
Apple encoder (part of final cut studio)
stay tuned..

Transfer DVD movies to ipod

I am presently using software called podmaxx video to transfer DVD s to my ipod. Since upgrading to the latest
versions of itunes I have been unable to transfer movies to my ipod. The process locks when it gets to the copy part. Has there been something put into itunes to prevent the copying of movies other than movies copied from the itunes store? If so this is a conspriracy.

I am presently using software called podmaxx video to
transfer DVD s to my ipod. Since upgrading to the
latest
versions of itunes I have been unable to transfer
movies to my ipod. The process locks when it gets to
the copy part.
I am not familiar with the podmaxx software, but I do know that DVDs encoded with Videora iPod Converter using an H.264 CBR profile transfer with no issue to my 5G iPod via iTunes 7. Apple did make changes to the the supported video resolutions and profiles in the last firmware update for the video iPods, however these mainly increased the resolution that could be used... anything that worked before should still work now.
I would reset the iPod and make sure that I was using the latest firmware.
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Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter Settings

To Cucusoft users: What have you found to be the ideal settings for converting DVD movies/tv shows to play in full-screen mode on the 5G iPod?
I have decoded a movie and a TV Show from DVD, and I've found that the resultant images look "squished". The image quality of my decoded episode of "Lost" don't look as good as the versions that I downloaded from iTunes.
I didn't have this problem using Videora. But the one-step nature of Cucusoft is so much more convenient, if I can optimize the settings.
I'd appreciate any help.....Thanks!

i have cucosoft,i have downloaded a few dvds with different results on each video.some have thicker black lines top and bottom some have none !!!!this i havnt worked out yet.but at least its easy to convert.

IPod Classic 160GB film library sync problem - trying to sync films that have converted from purchased DVD to mp4 format locally, not purchases from the online store - all other libraries sync perfect - why?

Hello Apple and the iTunes Windows PC users community.
I am trying to sync films that I have converted from purchased DVD to mp4 format locally, not purchases from the online store. The mp4s all appear and play successfully in my iTunes application but will not sync across to the iPod film library folder.
For your information: I am using iTunes 11.1.3.8 on a Windows 7 64bit machine with 500GB hard disk and 8GB of Ram in the UK.
I have restored the iPod classic 160GB three times now to see if it was a hardware problem with no joy. Each time all the music restores properly as do the podcasts and all the items in TV programmes all appear to sync and work fine.
I have also tried to copy films into the TV Programmes to get around it with no joy. They always go to the films section to start with. It is just the Films library that does not sync - all others work perfectly. As a last resort I have uninstalled and re-installed iTunes with no joy either.
I am technically savvy and have gone through the itunes and ipod settings but nothing appears to make a difference - This is the first time I have had to post here as I can usually solve the majority of the ipod anomilies but this one has me flummoxed.
Has the film encoding type changed in the newest itunes update? - Has this happened to anybody else and is it a hardware, software, or operating system problem.

Having uninstalled the current version 11.1.3.8 and loaded and older version of iTunes 10.7.0.21 I can now categorically confirm that the newest update seems to be causing the problem as the films and TV Programmes are syncing perfectly on this older version.
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Best FREE DVD to iPod Converter

Okay so I have the Cucusoft free version which is nice but I don't wanna pay $30 for it and I also have the IMtOO Converter but it only converts 5min of a DVD cause its the trial version...So is there anything that is easy too use and works just fine thats FREE? If their is please post a link so I can get to it.
Thanks

To use Videora iPod Convertor to convert movies for use on your iPod, consult these helpful links:
To get started: http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
If you have questions: http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/guides.html
If you have more questions, post them here: http://www.pspvideo9.com/forums/index.php?c=8
Note that Videora iPod Convertor is a 3rd party program. If you need help with it, post your question there.
GFF

Dvd to ipod converter

im looking for a good dvd to ipod video converter,but free also anybody have any good websites that will do the job really good and really fast please tell,im dying to see my dvds in my ipod.THANK YOU

Frodo,
currently, Handbrake is only available for a Mac computer. I am not aware of free software that always converts a DVD well on a Windows machine. You'll probably have to purchase cucusoft or another software.
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