Importing mpg videos

Hello:
I am trying to import an mpg video into iTunes, and eventually be able to view on my iPod. I have the latest version of iTunes and iPod Gen 6 Classic. The video is video I shot myself on a Sony hard driver camera. I get an error 2048 when I try to open in Quick Time, which I gather means it is mpg2. What is the easiest way to convert the video so I can view it in iTunes and therefore on my iPod?

For your MPEG source material, what is the CODEC used, and also the specs. on those files? The freeware utility, G-Spot, will give you all of that info.
Also, most file formats, like .AVI, .MPEG and .MOV are but "wrappers," and can contain all sorts of material inside. This ARTICLE will give you some more background on those "wrappers."
For getting your video into your frame, Harm's way is about as good, and as simple as it gets.
One could also use Corner Pin to "skew" the video (really a PiP - Picture in Picture), as could Track Matte Keying, but the latter is quite involved, and would require some reading, and practice. Go with Harm's method. You'll love it.
Good luck,
Hunt

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There is a unit, Elgato's EyeTV,...
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