Ipod Video (Videora) Conversions

Hi. I have recently purchased an ipod video. The videos from the music store uploaded, and last night i downloaded videora to convert my other videos. All of the videos were WinAmp media files, and a qeued all of them to trancode while i was sleeping. When i woke up, 7 videos were in the videos folder, and i tried to add them all to itunes. 5 of the videos successfully went into itunes, and two did not. I am extremely confused as to why. I went on the forums, and wondered if maybe i needed to convert these into quicktime-type files. However, i was unable to find any free programs for this. Could anyone help?

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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Video wouldn't play on iPod; Used Videora & still won't work

Hey guys, I have a 30 GB Video iPod, and I'm a bit new at this. I have some videos I downloaded and when I tried putting them into my iPod, it said it could not be played, since it was in .avi format.
But then, I found out about Videora, so I decided to try to convert my videos in Videora so it can play on my iPod video. Now, if anyone has used Videora before, they know that they have alot of options like MPEG-4/320x240/768 kpbs Stereo/128 kbps to H264/320x240/16:9/640 kpbs Stereo/128 Kpbs. When my video finished converting, I tried putting it into my iPod again, and it said it could not be played, even though it was in .mp4 format.
Could someone please tell me which one I should use, MPEG-4 or H264 ? And tell me what I'm doing wrong? I used Videora once to download a video, and now I can't seem to remember what I did. PLEASE HELP!?
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im with you im having the same problem i came from using a 30 gb zune and got tired of there no playing video bull and bad customer service and i cant figure out my music vids on my new 30 gb ipod video also

Regarding ipod video mpeg 4 conversions

Hi everyone, please if anyone call help me, i would be greatly appreciative. I just purchased the quicktime pro 7 update/registration and i tried to export an mpeg that i have to mpeg4 (which is required to play on the ipod video). Everything converted to mpeg 4 properly, only that there is no sound playing on the newly formatted video.
What did i do wrong, what do i have to do to fix it or what should i do at all? Please, if anyone knows how to help, could you offer me some advice?
Thank you.

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.
2) Click new profile.
3) Now, configure that profile:
profile name: ipod
in the video settings section...
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.
Questions/observations:
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.

I cannot copy mp4 video files to my iPod video

I am having a problem with my 6-month old (6 months since I bought it) iPod Video. Before, I was using iTunes 6.0.0.18 (earlier relase of iTunes), which was installed from the CD included in my iPod. I didn't have a problem except that that version of iTunes does not have video conversion functionality to formats that iPod supports (to .m4v format) so I decided to upgrade to the latest version of iTunes (v6.0.5.20) to achieve this. When I upgraded, it created a new problem - for some reason that I don't know, I can no longer drag .mp4 files to my iPod. Everytime I drag a .mp4 video to my iPod, I'm getting an error message - "Some songs in the iTunes music library, including the song "xxxx", were not copied to iPod "xxxx" because they cannot be played on this iPod.". Can you help with that? Thanks
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That error is saying that the format can not be read on your iPod.I get this message when adding my video's to iTunes. So you need to convert them here are converters
Audio converter
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
Video converters
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
http://www.squared5.com/

What is a good program for converting avi and mpeg to mp4 for ipod video?

as of 20 minutes ago, c u c u s o f t ipod video converter stoped working for me... it wont convert audio with the video... wont even read audio(i instaled the codec pack so that i could convert a file that wouldnt read on my computer...)
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

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.

Converting DVD's to put on Ipod video

I just got a ipod video and i'm trying to put DVD's on it. I have been trying to download QuickTime 7 ( because I think that is the right program to convert DVD's to mp4 files, and make the files smaller to be able to put on the ipod, if it's not please tell me). So I download it and try to make it play the DVD's so i can convert it, but it won't open the DVD. If I am doing stuff wrong, or if everything is wrong please tell me what program to use and what to do to put the DVD on my Ipod.
Thanks a lot

Quicktime does not have the ability to convert a DVD.
To convert a DVD for iPod use, you'll need to use third-party software.
You'll first need decrypting software to remove the encryption on the DVD.
Then you'll need conversion software to convert the decrypted files into an iPod friendly format.
Sometimes, both of those tasks can be accomplished with one piece of software. (Before anyone mentions it Videora iPod Converter is NOT an all-in-one package. It does NOT decrypt DVDs.)
PQ DVD seems to be popular for Windows users, as well as ImTOO.
Many other titles have been mentioned in this forum. Your question gets asked, and answered, a lot.
Here are some search results for you to review. There's great information contained in these previous posts.
Search Results for 'dvd to ipod windows'.

How do I transfer legally Owned DVD's to my iPod Video?

I got a new iPod Video for christmas and I want to know how to take my own personal DVD's and transfer them to my iPod. I've read lots of threads about this subject but I haven't been successful in transfering anything. I downloaded Videora and DVDFab Decrypter but I don't know how to use them. I also found a lot of feedback saying that it would be illegal to transfer DVD's to the iPod and all I can say to that is, that's absolutely ridiculous. I bought the DVD's legally and should be able to transfer them. I paid for them and I don't plan on selling them to anyone else so explain to me what's illegal about it. I think that preventing us from transfering DVD's is just another way for Apple to make money. Eventually they'll come out with a Movie library in iTunes that you'll have to pay for, they already have music videos and tv shows. The other thing that really ****** me off is that in no way do they make clear that you're not allowed to transfer DVD's to your iPod. I think that a lot of people assumed along with me that you can transfer any movies you wanted to the iPod without a problem and the fact that you can't is a serious question in my mind as to whether or not Apple has committed fals advertising. Apple products are already priced much higher than they should be and I feel that this is just another way for them to make money. Sorry I needed to rant. Can anyone help me transfer my DVD's to my iPod? Or direct me towards some other 3rd party programs that might work easier?
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"Why would anyone want to stare at that little screen for 2+ hours... I dont think apple false advertised at ALL...
Watching a movie would just kill your battery and waste a lot of space on your iPod which was first intended for music..
Pretty common sense if you ask me."
whowhat I think that a lot of people want to watch movies on the new iPod otherwise the software that transfer DVD's to iPod's wouldn't exist. And I'm sorry but what is the point of making an iPod video if you can't watch movies on it? so that you can watch a music video for 3 minutes? or your choice of 5 tv shows or however many there are? I don't think so. I just feel that if I pay $400 for a new iPod and I spend $20 on a movie, I shouldn't have to pay an extra $30 just so I can get the software that puts DVD's onto my iPod. Obviously if I'm at home I'm not going to sit and stare at the iPod but the whole point of an iPod is that you can have all your music and all your videos on the go when you're on a plane or a train or a long car ride. I just think it's bull **** the way apple does business making everything overpriced and all I'm saying is that when I bought the new iPod I expected that I would be able to put my own movies onto the iPod. And even though when you buy a DVD you're buying the right to view it, not the rights to it, all I would be doing is viewing it on my iPod, how is that wrong?
Compaq Presario R3000 Windows XP
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IPod Video 5th Generation Upload Video to IPod Problem.

Hi all,
I recently purcase an IPod video, and I have problem with uploading video from Itunes to my IPod. Is working fine when I set it to automatically sync. But when I change the setting to manually and drag the video file into the Movies folder (Itunes) is doesn't seem to be upload to my IPod. Music is working fine. Any one know why.
Thank heaps in advance.
Windows XP

Well this is a hard one,
You need to do a few things.
First you need to get it ripped in a file format by using questionable-legality software (Cough* like mine*). Or you could use illegal-ish (but not really illegal) software such as Limewire. But if for SOME reason you already have it in that from. Here is what you do.
Download this software.
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/download.php
It is free and really easy to use. This will convert your movie file to compatible format, MPEG-4 (or Quick-Time).
Ok that was the easy part!
Now you will have to manually set the Audio bit rate to match to Video Bit rate in the Videora. The help tool will show you how to do it. You may get lucky and it will be the get the same bit rate for both. And then you are good to go! (it is worth a try, up to this point, some videos auto convert exactly to try it)
BUT IF NOT: (here we go)
To get the Audio and Video bit rate, change your view mode in the file folder where your original file is located to filmstrips. Now, hover your mouse over the video file, you should see Audio & Video bit rate. If not you will have to fiddle with Videora to get it right. Now change to bit rates in your options in Videora to match the original file. If the audio is off from the video, your sound will lag while your video plays or vise versa. Meaning, at about 5 min your audio could be off by over 45 sec.
Alright, you got your video. Now drag and drop it into Itunes, and drop it into your ipod. There you go! Easy right?
Well if you are lost after the “BUT IF NOT” part and you can’t get it working sufficiently before that point. My suggestion is to give up, unless you are great with computer fiddling.
So all in all it can be done, but it is VERY hard to do! I have done it, but it takes a while to work (2-3 hours-ish).
Hope this helped you, God Life

Basics of Downloading a Video-Videora Steps Simplified

Okay, I've noticed many an iPod fan come up here with such topics as "PLEASE HELP ME1!!!!!!" and found this:
I don't know how to download a video to my iPod Video.
No matter if you have a Mac or Windows computer, you need not waste your money on QT Pro or any other strange thing to download for money like that. Videora iPod Converter does all this for you. Here's the link:
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
And here's the basic steps if this confuses you:
1. After you've followed most of the complicated steps of the settings, open the DVD Decrypter. Most of the settings there are still saved, except for one thing.
2. Go to the "Stream Processing" tab, check Enable and all you need are the first two checks: Video and Audio. The rest are unnecessary and will probably cause unneeded space.
3. Choose a destination for the file. The best place for is in "My Videos" under "My Documents" if you're a Windows user. Do this by clicking on the folder with the magnifying glass.
4. Click "DVD to Hard Drive" (shown as icons). If there's a problem with the file (it's already there) click Rename. This might show up a couple times depending on whether you have multiple videos in the folder.
5. After you've finished that, go into Videora iPod Converter. Click the convert button on the left.
6. Click "Transcode New Video". Remember what file you converted last, as it gets confusing. To the left you'll see Title where you can rename the file to whatever you want.
7. Click the quality profile to be MPEG-4/320x240/768kbps Stereo/Etc.
8. After it's completed, open iTunes. Click File, Add File to Library...and then open My Videos and the renamed file in .mp4 format. It should copy into iTunes and into Videos on its' own.
9. Update iPod and you're done. If there are any other problems, read over the steps shown or complain in the Discussions board--remember to be specific on your problems!
Happy Holidays
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i changed my downloaded video from mpeg1 to mpeg4 but the ipod says video cant be seen i downloaded from limewire and it was a movie file how can i change it to a video file for the ipod to reconize it

Ipod Video-getting DVDs onto Ipod video

i got a ipod video for christmas and i have some dvd's i would like to put on my ipod. my friends say i have to get some kind of converter. I have been looking around on the internet and i have no clue what im doing. from what i've seen, these converters are not free it looks like. Are there any out there that are free? if so, are they easy to understand for someone like me who is a newbie?

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 movies to iPod video format

I often travell on official business, I am trying to rip a DVD to my ipod. My friend told me that Sothink ipod- converter can convert DVD movies to IPod video format. I have downloaded and try it,I think the Sothink IPod Video Converter is designed to be an easy company for my IPod.
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If you want a really organized package for ripping your dvds into .mp4 "ipod" format use the dvd Decrypter and Videora ipod conveter. They are very organized and they put you in control of the video/audio settings... And it couldn't be easier. Here are the links if you wanna give these FREE programs a shot
Videora ipod converter - http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/
Dvd Decrypter - http://www.mrbass.org/dvdrip/
ps... You need both because after ripping your dvd it becomes a .vob file..Ipod cannot read this so you must use videora to make it an .mp4 "ipod friendly" format.. Reply if problems occur please!!! Thanks...

How Do You Get Your DVD's onto the iPod Video?

Is there a way to transfer my movies onto the iPod video? Will I need to buy the Quick Time Pro and then convert the video to mp4? Will that even work?
Anyone put their movies on the iPod and can share?
Thanks.
Patrice
www.HollywoodCharityAuction.com

yall are all going the wrong way.
there's 2 pieces of software you'll need (they're free!!!):
nero recode 2 CE
DVD decrypter (probably hard to find on the internet now)
use DVD decrypter to rip the DVD (here's a link for instructions but forget about the videora part, videora is slow http://www.duke.edu/~ds53/ipodguide.htm)
after u get the VOB files from DVD decrypter, use nero recode to convert (it says burn in the program) the video to an mpeg-4 video. you'll need to tweak the settings a bit:
set the size: select video thent he resize tab and enter 320 for the width and 240 for the height and hit OK. make sure that "Fit to target is not checked. press next
under burn options, choose where u want to save the video file. under nero digital settings, check the expert mode box and look for the encoding method setting. choose 2-pass. next, under advanced, ensure that the "simple Profile" box is checked.
press burn and just add it to ur itunes library like it'a a song.
whew.
i got these steps from a book btw. if you want to know the name and the details of the book, send me an email ([email protected])
hope this helped (probably will, i have 7 full-length movies on my ipod right now) in case your wondering, the movies are: the fast and the furious, 2 fast 2 furious, fantastic 4, school of rock, spiderman, spiderman 2 and, finally, I,Robot

Video errors for 30g ipod video

Can someone help me? I have a video file i converted to the proper format for my ipod and I was able to transfer it to the ipod, but when I try to play it on the ipod all I get is a black screen and no sound and after about 30 seconds it goes back to the menu.

I think it might need to be converted again...
If you used iTunes's option to "Convert to iPod" it might not have worked properly (iTunes is limited in the types of files it can work with). You might want to try Googling iPod Video Converter, downloading and installing a third party program, running the file through that, and then trying it on the iPod again.
I've used Videora in the past and have had some decent results with it.
CG

Best video to ipod video converter software

What is the best program I can buy for coverting my dvd's and other videos (including recorded tv shows on my dvr) to ipod video? Thanks.

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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