ITunes/iPod Video Formats

Hello, i just recently got an ipod video 60 gb
i wanted to put some videos on there form my computer and i already have dragged alot os video's and songs from my computer onto my list and am slowly converting th videos to be used on the ipod(these are plaim music videos, i think... not sure what format maybe MPG or something)
now with the itunes conversion does that resize the picture of the converted video to the size of the ipod screen bexcaues i was wonderinf is they will be their original size for transporting ans showing them to people
also i have some video files that ARE NOT letting me drag them into itunes, thus i cant convert and add to the ipod
(i think they are AVI's, approximately 150mb-200mb each)
thankyou

Quicktime and iTunes don't convert "muxed" video files properly. It only plays the video and not the audio.
See:iPod plays video but not audio.
You need a 3rd party converter to convert the file with both audio and video.
I've used MPEG Streamclip with good results.
Search this forum for other recommendations, but beware of spammers trying to sell you their own product.
The file must meet the following specifications to play correctly.
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
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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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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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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/
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I bought an iPod Video 30gb in Dec. 05. I originally formatted it to work with my Dell PC Inspiron laptop. Everthing worked great and I didn't have any problems. About two months ago I bought a Macbook and transferred all of my files, including my music, from the former to the latter. I authorized my iPod on my Macbook and registered my Macbook to read all of the music I purchased on iTunes. So, I made the switch from PC to Mac without any problems and my iPod Video worked just fine without any issues. It synched my songs, etc.
Then, about 2 weeks ago I noticed that iTunes would not allow me to update the iPod software because the "Settings" screen that appears when I plugged my iPod into my Macbook said that it cannot update iPods that use the PC format. So, I read the instructions for switching the format of my iPod from PC to Mac and apparently all I had to do was select the "Restore" function in the Settings screen. I did so and it appeared that everything was OK. It erased my iPod, reformatted the software, and then downloaded all of my music.
The next day though the problems started. My iPod started to freeze up; none of the buttons worked and I had to reboot it to shut off the screen. Strangely though, it wouldn't rebott all the way because it didn't boot back up. I waited a few hours and pressed the middle and menu button to try to reboot it again and it worked, but the battery was completely drawn down. I recharged the battery, but the same thing happened again after listening to music for 10 minutes. The iPod froze up, wouldn't respond, wouldn't reboot, rebooted later with an almost dead battery, recharged it and started all over. I thought that perhaps doing the "Restore" function again would fix the problem. So, I "Restored" my iPod two more separate times. But, nothing has worked.
I took my iPod to the SoHo, NYC Apple store this morning and they had no idea what to do. To my extreme frustration, they kept on trying to tell me that there was something wrong with my battery. But, I repeatedly told them that everything was fine until I did the "Restore" function to change the format from PC to Mac. Has anyone heard of this problem? Is there anything that I can do?
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see doing the following helps
For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
6. Open the iTunes 7 and click “Restore”
seems it could be some bad sectors on the HD of your iPod, if the above does not solve, then do a Restore with a PC, and see what happen

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What software are you using to convert the videos to iPod format?
If you are using Quicktime Pro, or iTunes 6.0.2 to do the conversion... then that is probably where your problem lies.
Neither QT Pro or iTunes has the ability to successfully encode a muxed video file. You'll end up with video and no sound.
You'll need to use some other software to do the conversion. There's a handful of software available. Just search the forums and you'll find many titles mentioned.
I think iSquint has become quite popular.

IPod video format

I used Quicktime Pro to cahnge the format of my videos from Quicktime format to the iPod format. It worked for 3 of my videos but since then the audio doesn't work after I change the format and play it in iTunes. I changed it from .mpg to .m4v. Does anyone know why this is happening? PLEASE HELP!!
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MPEG1 (.mpg) files are partially supported by QT and iTunes players. It is not supported by the iPod player. Changing the file extension (.mpg to .mov) for a file does not change its audio and/or video compression format. Convrt the files using an MPEG based third party file converter. If you use QT Pro to convert muxed files (MPEG1, MPEG2, VOB, some AVI, AVI MJPEG, etc), you will end up without the audio track.

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Converting video using the new H.264 codec does take a long time. A faster computer is the only way to "speed it up".
The iPod can also import MPEG-4 files (.mp4) and even those in .mov formats.
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it takes almost forever for even a small file like 4MB.

I was reading somewhere that its the new codec that causes it to be so slow. It was at this link I believe...
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IPhone/iPod Video Format

Dear Mac Friends,
I apologize if this has been asked before but I am uncertain as to what to Search for in the threads.
I would like to convert/compress my video files so that they are playable (and Sync-able) on both my iPhone and my AppleTV (I am using "Visual Hub"). I have found that some of my converted MP4's will not sync to my iPod/iPhone while other have no issues. I cannot figure out what the diffrence is or what setting to use.
Can Anyone tell me what settings (Visual Hub) to use to convert/compress my Videos so that they'll will sync to both my AppleTV and my iPhone and retain the a quality image. I simply want to avoid have 2 copies of every video, one for my iPhone and one for my AppleTV.
Thank you in advance for you help.
-ROD

I don't think you can convert a video file into one single format optimized for both ipod AND appleTV. Every video conversion utility that I have used has independent output options for ipod and AppleTV. In other words if you want to convert the video for use on iPod you select "covert to iPod". If you want to convert for AppleTV you select "convert for Apple TV". But there is not one single export option that encompasses both. With that said I have not used every video conversion utility that's out there...but the several that I have used that seems to be the case. Hope that helps!

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QT Pro does not handle "muxed" formats (MPEG1, MPEG2, VOB, some AVI, AVI MJPEG, etc.). Use an MPEG based third party application like Videora Converter.
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Do ipod video videos work on the iphone?

I dont mean do they work like show picture but do i have to reformat them or re-rip my dvds or do the regular ipod video format works 100%. I am asking this because the iphone has a better resolution then the ipod video which i have and the videos are formated for the ipods resolution. Can the iphone clearly display these same videos?

I dont mean do they work like show picture but do i have to reformat them or re-rip my dvds or do the regular ipod video format works 100%.
If you compare the Tech Specs pages for both devices you will see all have the same limitations. However, as with any such devices, any particular movie may have problems depending on normal variations in hardware manufacture, movie content, the manner in which you converted the content, and the amount of "headroom" specified in your settings. All of my iTunes files play equally well on iPhone, iPod and TV using the iPod/iPhone targets with the sole exception being alternate language files which I created for test purposes in May of last year. These files, of course, currently only play properly in players updated to handle alternate language switching.
Can the iphone clearly display these same videos?
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http://handbrake.m0k.org/
Here's a tutorial on how to use it:
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If all you want to do is trim a clip or merge a couple of clips together, QTime Pro can do it quick and easy. However, it is not a true editing tool and the result may or may not suit your purposes. Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and even iMove would provide the best result especially if you wish to add transitions, titles, A/V fades, and/or a whole host of other things. You would, however, be much better off starting with a good video source at normal video resolution here. Most common QTime can simple be dropped into say, iMove, and the application will automatically convert it to the DV format used for editing. Once finished the output can be re-coded in your preferred format at various preset sizes or you can use the expert mode to output a custom combination.

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