IPod Video Conversion

Hello Everyone,
A friend of mine has a problem with iTunes converting video & audio to play on her 2g iPod Touch. She has a sony viao laptop i don't know which model. I showed her how to use the convert for iPod and iPhone feature under the advanced menu in iTunes to convert some videos she had downloaded. The videos play fine if she just plays them in iTunes itself but when she converts them for the the iPod the video is fine but she has no audio. She can watch the videos but not hear them. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening and how to fix it?
Thanks in advance

i was in your same spot. got an ipod and didnt know how to watch stuff on it. for the most part, quicktime seems useless for what i wanted to do. i started using isquint for demuxing files. havent tried ffmpegx so i can't compair, but isquint is simple and fast. for getting dvd's onto the ipod, i use handbrake.
i found the learning curve kinda steep to be honest. your dealing with screen sizes and formats and bitrates and crap. you might also need some schooling! search the names of those programs on these boards, that will help.
or hit up these tutorials:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/help/

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Hopefully in answer to the many posts on “how to get various video formats onto your iPod” I have put together a summary of applications I use. I have tried a few others with varying amounts of success (some of which are free) - I have finally plumped for the software produced by Xilisoft as providing good quality video relatively affordable cost for use withPC’s and numerous MS operating systems. The link below takes you to their site which not only allows you to download trail versions of their software but also has a comprehensive set of tutorials and FAQ's for their iPod video conversion software.
I have regularly used these applications to convert various file formats to iPod friendly video. They are simple to use although frequently processor and RAM hungry:
Use Xilisoft iPod Video Converter if you want to:
[*]Convert various video file formats to MP4
[*]Convert most audio file formats to MP3
[*]Extract audio from video file and save to MP3
[*]Encode several files simultaneously
[*]Pause encoding process to run other CPU time consuming programs at any time
Supported file formats:
Video:
[*]MPEG(mpg, mpeg, dat, vob); WMV; ASF; AVI; QuichTime(mov, qt); MPEG4(mp4); 3GP; DV(dv,
dif); Real Video(rm); Animated GIF(gif - decoding only); Macromedia Flash(swf - decoding
audio only);
Audio:
[*]MPEG Audio(mp2, mp3); WMA; WAV; AU; MPEG4 Audio(m4a); Real Audio(ra); OGG; AAC; Raw
AC3(ac3); NUT Open Container Format(nut);
To convert DVD's to an iPod friendly video format:
Use Xilisoft DVD to iPod V4:
[*]Just pop the DVD in your drive select compression variables (default settings work well) and sit back!
All these products are available on a "try before you buy basis", yes there are applications for XP which are free but and may work just as well but I have converted many hours of video for my iPod without hassle using the Xilisoft products (no I don't work for them!). Check there web site HERE
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Here's one of many:
Hopefully in answer to the many posts on “how to get various video formats onto your iPod” I have put together a summary of applications I use. I have tried a few others with varying amounts of success (some of which are free) - I have finally plumped for the software produced by Xilisoft as providing good quality video relatively affordable cost for use withPC’s and numerous MS operating systems. The link below takes you to their site which not only allows you to download trail versions of their software but also has a comprehensive set of tutorials and FAQ's for their iPod video conversion software.
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Use Xilisoft iPod Video Converter if you want to:
[*]Convert various video file formats to MP4
[*]Convert most audio file formats to MP3
[*]Extract audio from video file and save to MP3
[*]Encode several files simultaneously
[*]Pause encoding process to run other CPU time consuming programs at any time
Supported file formats:
Video:
[*]MPEG(mpg, mpeg, dat, vob); WMV; ASF; AVI; QuichTime(mov, qt); MPEG4(mp4); 3GP; DV(dv,
dif); Real Video(rm); Animated GIF(gif - decoding only); Macromedia Flash(swf - decoding
audio only);
Audio:
[*]MPEG Audio(mp2, mp3); WMA; WAV; AU; MPEG4 Audio(m4a); Real Audio(ra); OGG; AAC; Raw
AC3(ac3); NUT Open Container Format(nut);
To convert DVD's to an iPod friendly video format:
Use Xilisoft DVD to iPod V4:
[*]Just pop the DVD in your drive select compression variables (default settings work well) and sit back!
All these products are available on a "try before you buy basis", yes there are applications for XP which are free but and may work just as well but I have converted many hours of video for my iPod without hassle using the Xilisoft products (no I don't work for them!). Check there web site HERE
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I found the directions below on the PSP Video 9 Forum last night & they worked like a charm for me. I was able to convert my mpeg video so both sound & picture played on my ipod. You do have to go to the videra site & download the free software first. I also paid for the Quictime pro 7 thinking it would convert sound & picture & it doesn't. Hope the post below helps.
Configuring videora converter
0) Start Videora iPod converter.
1) Click setup in the left nav.
1.5) Click the profiles tab.
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mode: MPEG-4 > CBR
resolution: 320x240
passes: one
bitrate: 768 kbps (384 kbps also works)
framerate: 29.97 fps
in the audio settings section...
bitrate: 128 kbps
sample rate: Input
channels: stereo
4) Click apply to save the profile.
Now, you're ready to transcode.
1) Click convert on the left nav.
2) Click the transcode new video button.
3) Pick your source video. Mine was an AVI from a torrent.
4) Under quality profile, choose "ipod", the profile you created using the steps above.
5) Click start.
Now you're ready to get the video on your ipod
1) In iTunes, under the File menu, select add file to library. Find the transcoded one. By default, the transcoded videos pop out under the Videora install directory.
2) Drag and drop to your ipod.
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1) I haven't been able to get H264 anything to work. Is it broken? How much smaller than MPEG4 is it?
2) 768 kbps video was about 400 megs/hour; 384 kbps video was about 231 megs/hour. I could readily see a difference in video quality.

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i had the same problem too... i'm also not sure why that happens, but there is a new article about converting video on ilounge.com. you may have a problem that they are talking about regarding the total number of pixel being too many for the ipod to read.
i haven't got my replacement ipod back from apple for warranty yet so i haven't been able to play around with videora for almost 3 weeks. let me know if you figure it out.

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H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
MPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
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Audio converter
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
Video converters
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
http://www.squared5.com/

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hy everyone, i'm writting you from italy. sorry for my english, that it isn't perfect but anyway, i try to explain my problem:
i've bought an ipod video and an ibook 12". all works perfectly but i can't see videos on my ipod. i've read the treat about this problem but i haven't undestand HOW can change videos for see them on my ipod. thank's everyone for the answers.
Paolo
sorry 4 my english....

HOW can change videos for see them on my ipod.
Convert them. Dependong on the source file format, try one or more of the following:
FOR FILE CONVERSION:
PSPWare (free in unregistered mode)
MoviesForMyPod (free)
iSquint (free)
MPEG ClipStream (free)
Podner ($$)
Forty-TwoDVD-VXPlus ($$)
QuickTime Pro ($$)
FOR DVD CONVERSION:
HandBreak (free)
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mondrayuk,
- Open iTunes
- File=>Add Folder
- Browse to the location of the MP3 folder
- Click OK
Depending on how you prefer iTunes to manage your Library, wither the files will be copied to the default iTunes music folder and a reference will be created within iTunes,
-OR-
Just a reference will be created within iTunes to the current location of the MP3 files without a copy made in the iTunes folder.
iTunes and the iPod can play MP3 music files. No conversion is required.
Most of us here do not respond via email. Hope you understand....

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i have used videora, c u c u s o f t, TONS but i cant afford to buy the full software, so im looking for a FREE, program that will not leave a nasty watermark or glitch the video files... if anyone can help, that would be GREAT:D
P.S. i have used itunes and get no video... i know about the tv out settings or whatever and thats not the case... so i will not be using itunes... sorry anyways ADVICE IS GREATLY APRECIATED

wow... i think i'll try that one out i'll let u know how it works for me(im on a fossil computer so i have to test things out...)
BY THE WAY, I GOT MY AUDIO WORKING ON CU CU SOFT but still have my eyes open for the NEXT BIG THING in conversion software

Use QuickTime Player to convert movies to iPod video format......

I don't know if this has been posted but, thought everyone might find it useful.
You can convert quicktime movies to readable ipod video format without having to purchase Quicktime Pro. Thats right, just the Quicktime player.
Now, I know that you can use Handbrake along with other converter programs for free. but just in case you want to use Quicktime Player here is a link that will show you how via applescript or automator.
http://www.cs.brandeis.edu/~ari/scripts/Quicktime2iTunesVideo.html

Here's a step-by-step of ONE of the ways (I have a Mac) you can convert your videos (mpgs) to mpeg4 files to view on your 5th gen iPods so your videos will have sound:
I use Mpeg streamclip found on www.squared5.com.
(This is from memory and I don't have the program opened in front of me so apologies if this is not totally accurate!)
Once you've installed Mpeg streamclip, and opened up a new window, drag the mpg file you want converted onto the new window. You should now see the first clip of your video in the window.
Go to File and choose "Export to MPEG4". This will open up another window. Click the button "iPod" on the upper right corner of the window and that will automatically input the settings for an iPod. Then click the button "Export to MPEG4" at the lower right corner of the window. You have to choose where you want your file saved. I just place them in the Videos folder of my hard drive. Then this will start the conversion of your mpg.
Depending on how large your file is, this may take awhile.
When the conversion is complete, simply take your new file (now with ".mpeg4" as an extension) and DRAG it into your iTunes library. I don't remember if you have to actually drag it onto your iPod as well.
As you drag the mpeg4 file onto your iPod, it should say "updating song" at the top of you iTunes window, then you know it worked.
So now you have a VIDEO on your iPod that plays SOUND!!
Hope this was helpful.

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Hi there, I just got my 30GB iPod Video a couple days ago, and when trying to convert certain movies onto it, it didn't convert with sound.
I selected the Video for conversion
the Video was converted, but now will not playback on iTunes or my iPod with sound at all.
I need some help with what might be going on here.
Thanks a lot!
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Was your original file before conversion MUXed (aka multiplexed)?
If so, it may not convert correctly or at all.
I could not find a article directly about the iPod or iTunes, but this article discusses the issue. NOTE: The three symptoms in the article can be and/or.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42996

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Could the iTunes/QuickTime programmer who wrote this conversion routine take a look at this problem.
Regards,
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This is actually by design, not a bug. Albeit a stupid design, IMO.
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