Why wont it allow me to transfer Videos to my iPod

Question

I am currently using ImTOO iPod Movie Converter to convert my .mp3 and .mpeg files into .mp4.
But after I convert it, I tried to move it into iTunes under the video category, and when I drop it, it doesn't show up. But when I try to put it over the iPod source icon, I get the Circle with a dash saying I can't.
I've also tried to convert them to .mov files but when I do, they are extremely slow and the audio does not match the video and the video is way blurry and speeds over the audio.
What should I do. Is there a way I can transfer the actual extension (.mp4) to my iPod or iTunes and it actually working?

Answer 1

I'm not sure what method you are using, but if the normal method fails (see my last paragraph), another way is to use Image Capture to import clips to your iMac. These clips can then be imported to iMovie by selecting from iMovie's menu: "File > Import ⇒ Movies".
The Image Capture app is located in your Applications folder. Firstly, connect the iPhone (or whatever phone you have) to the iMac using a USB cable. Open Image Capture, wait for the device to be recognized (and for thumbnails to be generated), select the clips you want to import, then click the Import button. The file (or files) will normally be saved to the Desktop.
You should now be able to import the saved clips to iMovie, as I described in my first paragraph above. If this fails you will have to convert the clips to an iMovie friendly format. An easy way is to right-click (or Control-click) on the file on the Desktop, then select "Encode Selected Video Files" from the pop-up menu (it's the last item on the menu). Choose the desired Setting (480p, 720p or 1080p) and select "Encode for ⇒ Greater compatibility". Save to the Desktop or any preferred location. The encoded video should now be able to be imported to iMovie. When importing, check (tick) the box "Optimize video" and select "Full - Original Size".
If iMovie is open when you connect the phone to your iMac, it will usually start generating poster images (thumbnails). When these are generated, a window will appear in iMovie showing all the thumbnails. You can then select any or all of these for import. That's the usual way. But if this is not working for you, then use the Image Capture and Encoding method I described above.
John