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this page is to show you how to get dvds onto your ipod...
i also have instructions on my blog at blogger.com
a lot of sites have their instructions in techno gargon... so here are the
instructions in basic english. the instructions are slightly different depending on whether you operate on a mac or windows system.
first download the software you need, its called handbrake...
1. download a software called handbrake, dont worry, there are no bugs or viruses that will send your computer out of whack. the link is here
choose the file for the mac, and download. it may take a while depending on your connection speed.
Formatting the dvd to ipod format
1) put the dvd that you want on your ipod into your dvd drive, then open up handbrake.
2) Then in the 'source' section, select browse go to 'my computer'. click on the dvd drive. two folders will come up. select the VIDEO_TS folder, then click ok.
3) handbrake will scan the dvd for a minute, do not be alarmed! it will take one minute tops
4) once it is done, click browse under destination, then select wherever you want your dvd to end up. i recommend making a folder to save all your dvds into, perhaps on your desktop.
5) then click the button on the top right hand corner that says show presents. if you have an itouch or an iphone click iphone/ ipod touch. if you have any other ipod, such as a video or one of the fat little nano thingys, click ipod high rez.
6) then click 'encode video' and the process will start
depending on the length of your movie, the encoding will take between one and five hours. be patient, its worth it
GETTING IT INTO ITUNES
1) close handbrake and eject your disk.
2) plug in your ipod and fire up itunes
3) click file, then import at the top of the itunes screen
4) go to where you chose your dvd file to be saved as its destination.
5) press select, and the video will import. it will take about a minute or two
6) click file, then sync ipod, and your movie will be put on your ipod... this again takes about two minutes with the miracles of modern day itunes syncing...
CONGRATS!!! YOUR TASK IS COMPLETE! now repeat this process to your hearts content!
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