[HOW TO] rip DVD's to iPod - Page 2

kainjow · #9 October 27th, 2005, 05:01 PM

Flanjoo, I had the same problem with a video I exported to the iPod format with QuickTime Pro. I know it was a valid movie, but iTunes just didn't want to put it on my iPod

BTW, I'm running iTunes 6.0, not 6.0.1. You?

Flanjoo · #10 October 27th, 2005, 05:05 PM

I suspect it might be iTunes 6.0, but I'm not sure (it's on my other computer and I don't have access to it). Think maybe an update would fix it?

kainjow · #11 October 27th, 2005, 05:10 PM

It was an idea. Wasn't sure if Apple fixed it already with 6.0.1... maybe they did. I already deleted the movie that was giving me the error so I can't test it.

Flanjoo · #12 October 27th, 2005, 05:12 PM

I'll check tomorrow and let you know how I get on. Fingers crossed...

chemistry_geek · #13 October 27th, 2005, 09:57 PM

You could also try MacTheRipper for ripper DVDs and DVD2oneX for compressing them to lower quality video and size. After all, how good does the quality need to be to watch on a 2.5 inch screen? Plus, it's not like you'll be needing Dolby Surround Sound either. You can use VLC to watch any ripped DVD on a Mac, Linux, or Windows box.

Quicksilver · #14 October 27th, 2005, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chemistry_geek

You could also try MacTheRipper for ripper DVDs and DVD2oneX for compressing them to lower quality video and size. After all, how good does the quality need to be to watch on a 2.5 inch screen? Plus, it's not like you'll be needing Dolby Surround Sound either. You can use VLC to watch any ripped DVD on a Mac, Linux, or Windows box.

Yeah, but i think the purpose of having it on you iPod is to not only watch it on your iPod but also on your TV. That's if you want the best of both worlds.

Flanjoo · #15 November 1st, 2005, 03:35 PM

Right, we did a few tests and it turned out the problem with the video file was that it was too big size-wise. The actual window it played in was too big to be put on the iPod screen. So I used QuickTime Pro, converted it into the iPod specific format (.m4a, I think) and it works like a charm.

diegodeleon · #16 January 18th, 2006, 05:25 PM

Hi I am having a problem with my iPod and maybe you can help. I have been able to load videos to my ipod, not purchased from iTunes, using QUICKTIME PRO,but when I play them, there is no sound. It has happened twice so i have not tried anymore, witha as long as it takes to copy a video I don't want to waste time. I would appreciate it if you email your response to ddmd05@aol.com. Thank you so much.
Diego