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Toneboat923

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So I am about to begin to rip some dvd's to my itunes so that I can put them on my ipod.

One thing I am unsure of is that if i convert them to the correct size for ipod, will I be able to still view them at regular size on my tv, once i install my apple tv?

Also, i am using "handbreak" to rip dvd's is this the best software for this?😕
 
Its the size that matters if you only wanna make 1 copy in high res use the apple tv preset, check 2 pass encoding and turbo first pass, of course for better quality, it may take longer but its worth it, and check insert ipod atom to make it work on your ipod, it really depends on the file size the apple tv video takes up a lot of space on the ipod thats why there's ipod high - res, good luck.
 
deriko100 said:
Its the size that matters if you only wanna make 1 copy in high res use the apple tv preset, check 2 pass encoding and turbo first pass, of course for better quality, it may take longer but its worth it, and check insert ipod atom to make it work on your ipod, it really depends on the file size the apple tv video takes up a lot of space on the ipod thats why there's ipod high - res, good luck.
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I ripped with your suggested settings but when I sync y ipod t my library the movie doesn't appear on my ipod. Any suggestions?
 
Toneboat923 said:
So I am about to begin to rip some dvd's to my itunes so that I can put them on my ipod.

One thing I am unsure of is that if i convert them to the correct size for ipod, will I be able to still view them at regular size on my tv, once i install my apple tv?

Also, i am using "handbreak" to rip dvd's is this the best software for this?😕
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To save space I rip EVERYTHING in the iPhone/iPod Touch format. It looks great on my TV (42"). Nothing compared to HD but pretty close.

You didn't specify how you try to get it into iTunes but what I do is rip to a folder, open itunes, command + O to import, navigate to the folder/file and import. You should see it under movies in a few seconds.

TIP
Mac the Ripper (also free) Copies faster, Handbrake converts and rips. MTR will do it faster and you can set it over night to convert. I didn't believe it until I tried it.
 
Chris Rogers said:
To save space I rip EVERYTHING in the iPhone/iPod Touch format. It looks great on my TV (42"). Nothing compared to HD but pretty close.

You didn't specify how you try to get it into iTunes but what I do is rip to a folder, open itunes, command + O to import, navigate to the folder/file and import. You should see it under movies in a few seconds.

TIP
Mac the Ripper (also free) Copies faster, Handbrake converts and rips. MTR will do it faster and you can set it over night to convert. I didn't believe it until I tried it.
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hmmm ill have to try it

I tried adding the movie to my movies folder on itunes by just dragging it into the movie library on itunes then syncing the ipod
but no such luck
 
Toneboat923 said:
hmmm ill have to try it

I tried adding the movie to my movies folder on itunes by just dragging it into the movie library on itunes then syncing the ipod
but no such luck
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My only idea is that you didn't go into the settings and tell it to sync the movie...does it show up in your library? If so, there is no reason for it not to sync unless it gives you an error message.
 
Chris Rogers said:
To save space I rip EVERYTHING in the iPhone/iPod Touch format. It looks great on my TV (42"). Nothing compared to HD but pretty close.

You didn't specify how you try to get it into iTunes but what I do is rip to a folder, open itunes, command + O to import, navigate to the folder/file and import. You should see it under movies in a few seconds.

TIP
Mac the Ripper (also free) Copies faster, Handbrake converts and rips. MTR will do it faster and you can set it over night to convert. I didn't believe it until I tried it.
Click to expand...

hmmm ill have to try it

I tried adding the movie to my movies folder on itunes by just dragging it into the movie library on itunes then syncing the ipod
but no such luck
 
Toneboat923 said:
hmmm ill have to try it

I tried adding the movie to my movies folder on itunes by just dragging it into the movie library on itunes then syncing the ipod
but no such luck
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it defiantely was fast but now i have a folder of my movie with seperate audio and video folders...not sure what to do next
 
Rip: Mactheripper
Encode: Handbrake (overnight queues ftw)

I personally use the AppleTV preset in Handbrake for my movies, because I stream them to my Xbox 360 using Connect360. I read that this format can also be played in an iPhone/iPod Touch as well, but haven't tried it yet.
 
i tried command+o and it still wont sync..it lets me add it but it it says the ipod cannont play it

the mvoie is encoded as an m4v file
 
ok so we know that adding isn't the problem. If I'm not mistaken the file needs to be in mp4 format. Check the handbrake settings
 
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