Slow export from MP4 to ipod video format

can anyone tell me how to improve the convertion speed of MP4 video to Video ipod Format in Quicktime 7?
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...
Jeffrey Wong, "MP4 to MV4 format", 08:28am Oct 25, 2005 CDT - Export Speed info
Corey

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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.

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.
IBM Windows XP no

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...

Converting over 500 Video clips to Ipod video format?

Ok so I have recently ditched my windows computer and all my video clips are in wmv format. I would like to mass convert them to Ipod video format. I have a 160gb ipod. Thanks hope someone can help me do this without out having to do them one by one as I am now.

Thanks for the help man. This makes things so much easier and faster.

Switched iPod Video format from PC to Mac - "Restore" fried my iPod

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?
Thank you for your help.

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

Adobe Media Encoder CS4 H.264 iPod video format green flashes in Quicktime

Quicktime 7.3.1 apparently shows no flashes but 7.4.5, 7.5.5 and 7.6 all show green flashes on videos encoded in AME CS4 H.264 iPod video small.
No other quicktime versions tested.
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Clearly something's wrong with the way Adobe exports and the way quicktime 7.3+ reads H.264 videos.

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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
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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.
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Error -50 while exporting from iMovie 08 in different formats...3gp is OK !

Also I got problems at Eye TV - export. If I choose the "iPod"-Export-Settings, the exportet file will not be played in quicktime. Maybe there are some Quicktime problems? I use the latest updates for all.....
many thanks for your help in advance!!!!

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Sothink SWF to Video Converter
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or
Moyea SWF to Video Converter
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I've tried everything I can think of but I can't get iMovieHD 6 to export non-interlaced mp4 or QT video.
My camcorder is set record progressive. The video plays in iMovie as progressive. But every time I export a video clip the clip is always interlaced. I am exporting at 720x480 at 8 mbits/sec and I don't about the file size as long as it isn't straight DV.
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Hmm...how can progressive footage be converted to interlaced?!
It is possible with the right software. You take a quality hit, but it is possible.
I am having the same problem. I have 1080i footage and it will not deinterlace. The option may as well not be there, because it has no effect on the output.
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Thankfully I do not actually own a highdef camcorder. This is footage from a friend I am editing. Come on Apple! I am not going to spend hundreds on a Pro app to get de-interlaced 1080i anyway so come and fix this!

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