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Since so many of use are transcoding movies and videos for the iPod and running into problems I thought it would be a good idea to post the problems and resolutions as well as any hints, tips, ect. that will be helpful to others. As I gather up information I will post it here along with any links.
USING THE VIDEORA QUEUE
To add additional files to the Videora queue while it is transcoding one file:
1-Click "Transcode New Video"
2-Select the video or movie .VOB file
3-Select a title & the quality profile for that file
4-Then click the start button and it will be added to the queue.
When the one that is being transcoded finishes the one in the queue will be moved up and the transcoding will begin.
To remove one of the movies from the queue just highlight the movie and click the 'remove video from queue' button.
You can check the 'shutdown PC upon completion' box and leave it running all night. The PC will shut off after the last file is transcoded.
****Edit:**** The new version of Videora settings that work in iTunes and on the iPod see my post here.
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Transferring Movies To iTunes
Open iTunes and go to File>Add folder/file to library and just wait until the movies or videos finish transferring. You can then connect your iPod and sync it to update the music, videos & movies. If a movie doesn't transfer to the iPod then a message will appear telling you that it is not in iPod format and can't be transferred. You will need to redo the movie or video.
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AUDIO OUT OF SYNC WITH VIDEO PROBLEM
I had my first movie Alien vs Predator that after ripping, converting and playing the movie played first and then a few seconds later the audio for that sceen could be heard. It got pretty annoying fast. Went on a search to find a resolution.
One link I found Fixing Audio Synchronization Problems on Nicky Pages. I had a file that Virtual Dub would not open so I decided to try converting the file to .AVI first. Found avi.NET which worked to convert the file to .avi.
After the conversion I played the movie and found that the audio was now in sync with the movie. Great. Now I had to convert it so it will play on the iPod. I used QT Pro to 'export to iPod' and make it iPod ready. The movie transferred to iTunes & the iPod successfully and now plays on the iPod with picture & audio in sync.
Apple support document on "iPod plays video but not audio of some exported files"
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302588
A very simple sound sync fix - [Detailed Instructions] Audio Sync Fix
http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=145796
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APPLE FAQ'S
Why can't I transfer videos to my iPod?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301461
Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing video with iTunes and iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302758
Syncing videos to your iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302509
iPod Tutorial
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorial/
Adding, Browsing, and watching videos in iTunes
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301462
Bookmarking audio and video files in iTunes 5 and 6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302250
Get Help
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/gethelp/
Deleting songs or playlists from your iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60940
**Deleting videos from iTunes
Highlight the video or movie in iTunes and press the 'delete' key. A window will open and asks the question:
Are you sure you want to remove the selected items from your music library?
These items will also be removed from any iPod which updates automatically with your music library.
You have a choice of either "Cancel" or "Remove" which is highlighted. If you click 'Remove' then another window will open and asks:
Do you want to move the selected item to the Trash, or keep them in the iTunes Music folder?
Only files in the iTunes Music folder will be moved to the Trash.
You will then be given the choices of: "Cancel" or "Keep Files" (which will be highlighted) & "Move to Trash".
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WAYS TO RIP AUDIO FROM VIDEOS
Using QuickTime Pro available for both Windows and Mac $30 (Apple Store)
1- Make a copy of the video file and place it on your desktop.
2- Open the file in QT Pro.
3- Select File > Export > Sound to wave
4- Under 'Save As' type in the title
5- Under 'Where' select the output location for the file
6- Then click 'Save' and wait for the file to complete.
In iTunes go to File>Add to library & locate the file, then click 'Open' to move the file into the iTunes library.
Under 'Preferences' > Import set the bit rate for the .WAV to be converted down to. Then under 'Advance' select 'convert selection to' either AAC or MP3 whichever one you selected will be viewable. Click on it and the file will begin to convert. When done you will have an audio file as well as a video. Just fill in the tags and your done.
FREEWARE
MPEG Streamclip - for both Mac & Wiindows (supports XP & Vista)
1- Open file in MPEG Streamclip
2- Under File > select 'Export to Audio'
--Format: AIFF, MP4 AAC, & MP2 are your choices. Select MP4 AAC which will allow you to have the option to chose a bit rate. Since most videos will be a lesser bit rate this option is best. You can check the bit rate of the video file your ripping the audio from in iTunes. Just select the bit rate column to view it.
--Channels: Stereo, Mono (select Stereo)
--Sample Rate: Auto
--Bit Rate: AIFF 256kbps (greyed out). Files will be converted to this bit rate. MP4 AAC (can select a different bit rate). Chose the bit rate of the video file. You can't up convert the audio for a higher bit rate. MP2 will allow you to also select a bit rate. The bit rate choices are 16kbps to 256kbps.
Under 'Adjustments' the volume can be increased or decreased. Then click 'ok'.
Save As: input Title
Where: output location of file. Where you want it to be saved to.
Then wait for the file to finish and move it into iTunes and input the tag information.
For WINDOWS users only - Super (freeware) will rip the audio from .VOB files as well as converted video files per the website information. I haven't personally used it to rip the audio from a converted file but have used it to rip audio from .vob files.
Per the website:
-drag & drop any Audio file or even any VIDEO file and EXTRACT the AUDIO part by converting it to:
aac, ac3, amr_nb (for ring tones), amr_wb, mmf (for ring tones), mp2, mp3, mpc (MusePack), ogg, wav, wma formats.
Since so many of use are transcoding movies and videos for the iPod and running into problems I thought it would be a good idea to post the problems and resolutions as well as any hints, tips, ect. that will be helpful to others. As I gather up information I will post it here along with any links.
USING THE VIDEORA QUEUE
To add additional files to the Videora queue while it is transcoding one file:
1-Click "Transcode New Video"
2-Select the video or movie .VOB file
3-Select a title & the quality profile for that file
4-Then click the start button and it will be added to the queue.
When the one that is being transcoded finishes the one in the queue will be moved up and the transcoding will begin.
To remove one of the movies from the queue just highlight the movie and click the 'remove video from queue' button.
You can check the 'shutdown PC upon completion' box and leave it running all night. The PC will shut off after the last file is transcoded.
****Edit:**** The new version of Videora settings that work in iTunes and on the iPod see my post here.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transferring Movies To iTunes
Open iTunes and go to File>Add folder/file to library and just wait until the movies or videos finish transferring. You can then connect your iPod and sync it to update the music, videos & movies. If a movie doesn't transfer to the iPod then a message will appear telling you that it is not in iPod format and can't be transferred. You will need to redo the movie or video.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AUDIO OUT OF SYNC WITH VIDEO PROBLEM
I had my first movie Alien vs Predator that after ripping, converting and playing the movie played first and then a few seconds later the audio for that sceen could be heard. It got pretty annoying fast. Went on a search to find a resolution.
One link I found Fixing Audio Synchronization Problems on Nicky Pages. I had a file that Virtual Dub would not open so I decided to try converting the file to .AVI first. Found avi.NET which worked to convert the file to .avi.
After the conversion I played the movie and found that the audio was now in sync with the movie. Great. Now I had to convert it so it will play on the iPod. I used QT Pro to 'export to iPod' and make it iPod ready. The movie transferred to iTunes & the iPod successfully and now plays on the iPod with picture & audio in sync.
Apple support document on "iPod plays video but not audio of some exported files"
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n302588
A very simple sound sync fix - [Detailed Instructions] Audio Sync Fix
http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=145796
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLE FAQ'S
Why can't I transfer videos to my iPod?
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301461
Frequently asked questions about viewing and syncing video with iTunes and iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302758
Syncing videos to your iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302509
iPod Tutorial
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/tutorial/
Adding, Browsing, and watching videos in iTunes
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301462
Bookmarking audio and video files in iTunes 5 and 6
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302250
Get Help
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/gethelp/
Deleting songs or playlists from your iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60940
**Deleting videos from iTunes
Highlight the video or movie in iTunes and press the 'delete' key. A window will open and asks the question:
Are you sure you want to remove the selected items from your music library?
These items will also be removed from any iPod which updates automatically with your music library.
You have a choice of either "Cancel" or "Remove" which is highlighted. If you click 'Remove' then another window will open and asks:
Do you want to move the selected item to the Trash, or keep them in the iTunes Music folder?
Only files in the iTunes Music folder will be moved to the Trash.
You will then be given the choices of: "Cancel" or "Keep Files" (which will be highlighted) & "Move to Trash".
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WAYS TO RIP AUDIO FROM VIDEOS
Using QuickTime Pro available for both Windows and Mac $30 (Apple Store)
1- Make a copy of the video file and place it on your desktop.
2- Open the file in QT Pro.
3- Select File > Export > Sound to wave
4- Under 'Save As' type in the title
5- Under 'Where' select the output location for the file
6- Then click 'Save' and wait for the file to complete.
In iTunes go to File>Add to library & locate the file, then click 'Open' to move the file into the iTunes library.
Under 'Preferences' > Import set the bit rate for the .WAV to be converted down to. Then under 'Advance' select 'convert selection to' either AAC or MP3 whichever one you selected will be viewable. Click on it and the file will begin to convert. When done you will have an audio file as well as a video. Just fill in the tags and your done.
FREEWARE
MPEG Streamclip - for both Mac & Wiindows (supports XP & Vista)
1- Open file in MPEG Streamclip
2- Under File > select 'Export to Audio'
--Format: AIFF, MP4 AAC, & MP2 are your choices. Select MP4 AAC which will allow you to have the option to chose a bit rate. Since most videos will be a lesser bit rate this option is best. You can check the bit rate of the video file your ripping the audio from in iTunes. Just select the bit rate column to view it.
--Channels: Stereo, Mono (select Stereo)
--Sample Rate: Auto
--Bit Rate: AIFF 256kbps (greyed out). Files will be converted to this bit rate. MP4 AAC (can select a different bit rate). Chose the bit rate of the video file. You can't up convert the audio for a higher bit rate. MP2 will allow you to also select a bit rate. The bit rate choices are 16kbps to 256kbps.
Under 'Adjustments' the volume can be increased or decreased. Then click 'ok'.
Save As: input Title
Where: output location of file. Where you want it to be saved to.
Then wait for the file to finish and move it into iTunes and input the tag information.
For WINDOWS users only - Super (freeware) will rip the audio from .VOB files as well as converted video files per the website information. I haven't personally used it to rip the audio from a converted file but have used it to rip audio from .vob files.
Per the website:
-drag & drop any Audio file or even any VIDEO file and EXTRACT the AUDIO part by converting it to:
aac, ac3, amr_nb (for ring tones), amr_wb, mmf (for ring tones), mp2, mp3, mpc (MusePack), ogg, wav, wma formats.
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