iPod touch Movies for iPod Touch

[MacFrankie]

I'm very new to the whole "getting movies on your iPod" phenomenon...I got my stunning 16GB iPod Touch last week, and though you can buy movies off iTunes, I live in South Africa and am unable to purchase these films off iTunes...besides, they are rather pricey. Anyway, I wanted to ask you all if I use Limewire (which I know is illegal, but it's the only way I can get films...I buy CDs as far as music goes...and I have no idea how to get dvds onto itunes)...once I have download a film, how do I get it into iTunes in a useable format for my iPod?

Any advice, even about how to get DVDs into iTunes is welcomed Bear in mind I'm a beginner here...

 

[Eraserhead]

You can get DVD's onto iTunes with Handbrake, MacTheRipper may also prove useful to get the DVD image itself onto your Mac, you can then use Handbrake to get it into a sensible format.

 

[xXriderXx7]

Do not use Limewire.
Its illegal and a horrible program. Virus ridden.


Use Handbrake.
The newer versions allow you to export directly to iPod Touch format.

 

[MacFrankie]

Thanks for the advice I'm downloading Handbrake as we speak I hate using Limewire...I like to get my music and movies legally, that's why I usually buy them...the fact that it has viruses and porn make it even more unsavory.

And one other stupid question: How do I use handbrake?

 

[fridgeymonster3]

Here is a guide on how to use handbrake or mactheripper + handbrake. Just follow the link below and it will take you to the guide:

http://guides.macrumors.com/Ripping_a_DVD_to_an_iPod_Video

 

[MacFrankie]

I've downloaded MactheRipper...and am in the process of ripping a DVD. I've also downloaded Handbrake, I've got the icon on my dock etc, but when I click on it it won't open...and I've already copied it into the applications folder...

 

[stockcerts]

What is the Windows equivalent of Handbrake for ripping movies from a DVD? Thanks!

 

[gloss]

What is the Windows equivalent of Handbrake for ripping movies from a DVD? Thanks!

Yup. It's called Handbrake.

 

[maclovin']

Yup. It's called Handbrake.

The Windows version of Handbrake isn't the same as for Mac OSX and it's no where near as good. When I had my Windows machine I used DVD Decrypter to rip the DVD, in combination with Videora iPod converter to convert the files that DVD Decrypter creates (IFO). Handbrake is the best for Mac's but the PC equivalent isn't very good at all.

 

[cheskiz]

If i am using a window XP based OS, so i cant download mactheripper, any other alternatives.

I already got the handbreak in the comp right now.

 

[cheskiz]

Hi,

I am really noob in this movie thing. What to do after downloading the handbrake. I somehow have problem opening the program

 

[henchosbandito]

Im also very new to this whole thing and also one of the few people left who respect copywrite privileges. Just how legal is using handbrake? Im assuming that there is an argument if you are only using the files for personal use its legal?

 

[Wayward]

cheskiz,

DVD Shrink
DVDFab HD Decrypter
RipIt4Me

All of these work well on Windows. You can find links to download them here.

 

[eXan]

Im also very new to this whole thing and also one of the few people left who respect copywrite privileges. Just how legal is using handbrake? Im assuming that there is an argument if you are only using the files for personal use its legal?

You payed for a DVD, so why should it be illegal?

 

[EdwardsNH]

You payed for a DVD, so why should it be illegal?

Believe it or not... it is in America.

 

[eXan]

Believe it or not... it is in America.

So what? Cops will come and get you?

Formally, its illegal in Russia too... but copying CDs is also illegal. So Should I throw my iPods to garbage and hang myself?

 

[henchosbandito]

well ill be steering clear and wait for the movies to come out on itunes. does anyone know by any chance when movie rentals will hit the UK? i cant find anything about that anywhere

 

[eXan]

does anyone know by any chance when movie rentals will hit the UK?

Only Steve knows that.

 

[wrkactjob]

http://www.slysoft.com/en/clonedvd-mobile.html

Works well and easy.

Failing that I used http://www.dvdshrink.org/ and then Nero Recode.

Search online for tutorials or even search You Tube for how to do it!

 

[fridgeymonster3]

Believe it or not... it is in America.

Are you sure? I think if you in good faith rip a dvd to watch on you iPhone or iPod Touch, and the use is only personal - that it is not illegal. I think it might be similar to the whole, "in good faith" legal issue with taxes. The Supreme Court ruled if you "in good faith" did not pay a percentage of your taxes to the IRS than you cannot be punished by jail time; however, you do have to pay your back taxes, just no jail time or late fees.

 

[cheskiz]

cheskiz,

DVD Shrink
DVDFab HD Decrypter
RipIt4Me

All of these work well on Windows. You can find links to download them here.

Thanks!

 

[gloss]

The Windows version of Handbrake isn't the same as for Mac OSX and it's no where near as good. When I had my Windows machine I used DVD Decrypter to rip the DVD, in combination with Videora iPod converter to convert the files that DVD Decrypter creates (IFO). Handbrake is the best for Mac's but the PC equivalent isn't very good at all.

Ahh, sorry to hear that. Kind of strange that there would be such a large difference between the two platforms.

Sorry!

 

[Scarpad]

The PC version of Handbrake works well for me. No Problems.