Converting my home DVD to Ipod ?

I have all my personal DVDSP DVDs i want on my iPod. What is the best way to convert them so i can watch them on my iPod Classic ? I know buring commercial DVDs is against the law. This is for my personal built DVDs. I have some that were not backed up in a FCP file just the DVD back ups. Anyone ?

i use either one of those for mac if you need to rip dvd's. lets you save them in mp4 for your ipod. even works for ipod touch and iphone for the right resolution size. check the downloads section
http://ipod-addicts.com

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    (PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter Download)
    2. Click "Open ..." button and choose a video file or DVD disc to open. Wait for the movie to start playing in the preview window.
    3. Based on the aspect ration of the video source PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter will choose the best resolution for the output iPod video. Nevertheless you can select a resolution of your choice to stretch/squash the picture. Alternatively, you can choose a Crop Mode to cut unimportant parts of the video (like top/bottom black bars or subtitles).
    You can also adjust the desired quality to reduce the output size of the movie.
    In the preview window you will see what the resulting movie will look like.
    When you have set the desired settings simple click on the "Record it" button to convert the video/DVD.
    Depending on the settings a 60 minutes video is converted on average for 15 minutes.
    4. When the process finishes you can test the recorded video file on your PC using QuickTime to see if it works well.
    Then launch iTunes, add the recorded file into the library and update iPod (under iTunes' File menu). And have a nice time!
    Additional Settings
    1. Video Settings
    Video Frame Rate
    Known as Frame Per Second (FPS). It refers to the number of pictures displayed in 1 second in order to form continuous motions. The default frame rate is 15 fps. You may choose 24fps to get more continuos motions.
    When selecting higher fps, increase the movie quality and size a little. This is because more frames need some amount of additional motion data to be stored.
    Brightness Level
    Increase the level to make video appear brighter on your iPod screen. The default is level 0 (No brightness change from the original video).
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    There are 6 audio quality modes to choose: 32kbps Mono, 48kbps Mono, 48Kbps Stereo, 64Kbps Stereo, 96Kbps Stereo, 128Kbps Stereo.
    Audio Bitrate (in Kbits per second)
    Audio bitrate refers to how many data storage is allocated to store audio signals. The higher audio
    bitrate, the better audio quality.
    Audio Volume
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    Windows XP
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    Thank you for your posting, which is very helpful, however it will be better if you can post on the Video forum as well
    http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=807
    By the way, I must say that it is a very good post

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    Use this -> Handbrake

  • Home DVD to iPod

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    Google for "Handbrake for Windows". This will convert DVD's and home made DVD's for importing into iTues and then for syncing with your iPod. It's free.

  • Dvd ripping to put home dvds onto ipod video

    ok so i was told to use "decrypter" and so i went to google and typed it in and it came up with a few results
    the first one was:
    DVD Decrypter
    so i click on that and this is what it says:
    "This software is no longer available, this page is stored for archival puposes only.
    On 24th of November, 2005, Macrovision Europe contacted AfterDawn.com, notifying us that they have acquired full rights to the DVD Decrypter software and have changed its licensing terms. Effective immediately, they have decided to withdraw all distribution rights from all third party companies, including AfterDawn.com. Thus, distributing DVD Decrypter is now as illegal as it would be to distribute cracked copies of Windows operating system or pirated copies of games."
    ok so first off what does my trying to put dvds on my ipod have to do with pirated movies and games?
    anyways
    the second result was:
    DVD Fab Decrypter
    so i click on that and this is what it says:
    "This software is no longer available, this page is stored for archival puposes only.
    On 1st of January, 2006, a new copyright legislation came into force in Finland that made it illegal to distribute tools that allow circumvention of technical copy protections. The legislation was approved by Finnish parliament and was based on European Union Copyright Directive, a law that each EU member state has to implement to their national legislations"
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    Cyndi,
    The other poster is nothing more than a spammer, who has already been kicked off of these groups under another name, who only posts to spam this product (click on his/her/its name to see all the "help" it has offered other people only relating to this product). Any product that has to spam to get their product sold, should be given a cautious eye.
    Anyway, to help you out, start with this list...
    GUIDES TO: Converting Video for iPod - Mac & Window
    http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123067
    Many are free (completely).
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  • Can't complete Videora DVD to ipod conversion

    I've used the Videora DVD Decrypter and Converter step by step instructions but can't seem to complete the download to my ipod at the end. In the Videora conversion guide Step 9 says that I should be able to simply copy the (DVD) file to iTunes but when I try to drag & drop it doesn't happen. HELP!!!!!!! Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Do I still need to somehow convert file to MPG? Did I miss something?

    Sounds like you may be using Videora instead of Videora iPod Convertor.
    If you're using this guide:
    http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/guides.html
    in step 8, you're actually converting the ripped DVD to iPod format. Be sure you're using this program:
    http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/

  • Home DVD - to h.264 for ipod/appletv

    I have a home dvd of my family that I would like to convert to quicktime compatible format. I no longer have the original DV tape. Any recommendations as to which is better and WHY it is better? I really want to convert for both ipod and appletv.
    Thanks in advance.

    I have a home dvd of my family that I would like to convert to quicktime compatible format. I no longer have the original DV tape. Any recommendations as to which is better and WHY it is better?Since the DVD appears to be homemade, you should be able to convert the content to an iPod/TV compatible media using almost any of the currently available MPEG based third-party applications available. HandBrake for instance, is free and has the advantage of having been written to convert directly from either commercial or homemade DVD disc to target file in one seamless operation. Other similar free applications (e.g., MPEG Streamclip, FFmpegX, iSquint, etc.) normally expect the source files to be ripped or moved to your hard drive first. In addition there are a number of shareware (like VisualHub which intrinsically handles a wider variety of source files) and commercial applications (like Roxio Popcorn or their latest offering Roxio Crunch which appears to be "front end" application for the QT MPEG-4 converter). Frankly, they all work and do a good job when used properly. Each tends to have its own advantages and disadvantages.
    My personal preference is MPEG Streamclip. It is not the most user friendly and requires you have the QT MPEG-2 component ($19.99) installed for the Mac version. On the other hand, it does have limited editing capabilities that can be performed during the conversion process and thus allow you to do most, if not all, of your simple transcode/edits in a single application. Since it has a wide variaety of "prosumer" options at your fingertips, it can produce excellent results but at the same time requires greater undersanding regarding the use of these options.
    Would probably recommend you download iSquint (free) and HandBrake (free) for starters. (If you already have the QT MPEG-2 component installed, then add MPEG Streamclip here.) If you find you like ease of use and most of your work is sourced from DVDs, then you can stick with HandBrake. If you like ease of use but you find you use a variety of media sources -- expecially if they turn out to be more "Windows" based by nature, then you may wish to switch from iSquint and invest in VisualHub at a later time. If you like ease of use but want to stick to QT structures but need an "MPEG front end" for access, then you may wish to move up from iSquint to Roxio Crunch. On the other hand, if you like a "hands-on" approach and very fine control over the converter, then you may prefer "growing into" MPEG streamclip or choose to use it as a preparatory tool for converting files for use with full editor applications like iMovie, Final Cut Express, or Final Cur Pro/Studio. Since there are a number of paths you may take here, it is probably best try different free applications to best see which appeals to you most.
    I really want to convert for both ipod and appletv.You basically have two options here. One is to create a single file conversion that plays on both devices and the other is to create separate files designed to match the capabilities of each device. I eleced to do the former. MPEG StreamClip, for instance, has an MPEG-4 iPod preset which will create an H.264/AAC "Low Complexity" file which, while not the same quality as you could achieve with the "Main" profile, is compatible with both iPod and TV playback and which I view using a 42" plasma TV. Believe the latest version of HandBrake also offers separate iPod and TV presets which you can test for free with your current source DVD.
    In any case, Good Luck!
    2.0GHz 3GB G5/533MHz 384MB G4 DeskTop/400MHz 384MB G4 Ti PB   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   60GB 5G iPod, Nikon D-70, Nikon CoolPix 990, Sony HDR-HC3

  • 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 “URL” blank of the vixy, then choose the format you want to convert to. Click “Start”. For a short time, the conversion will be finished. You can click the “Download the converted video” 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
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    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
    http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/screen.gif
    Step 1: Click “Load DVD” button to import your DVD
    Step 2: Use “Profile” drop-down list to choose your output format.
    Step 3: Click “Settings” for setting your video parameters.
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    http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-to-ipod-thread-trim.jpg
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    http://www.aiseesoft.com/images/guide/dvd-to-ipod-thread-crop.jpg
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    Disadvantages: DVD movies are usually popular, lacking of individualization. You can not share others' DVs.
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    Depending on what update your iPod is, you may need
    to dowload YAMB to make sure the videos play well on
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    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.
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