video converting - is it easy?

[gigapet]

I am getting an ipod video for xmas. I was wondering how difficult it is to convert videos from one format or compression to another.

For instance I may have some .wmv that I want to play on the ipod.

its there a tool that can do these sort of things, if so what is it ?

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: gigapet
I am getting an ipod video for xmas. I was wondering how difficult it is to convert videos from one format or compression to another.

For instance I may have some .wmv that I want to play on the ipod.

its there a tool that can do these sort of things, if so what is it ?

I've had a Creative Zen Media Center a little over a year now, wanted to put some movies on it for a long flight this summer.

I bought a program called dvd2ppc, which did make it easier, but it was still a slow process, and some would not work no matter what I tried.

Hopefully the Ipod conversion routine is better. It is VERY cool to have movies on your MP3 player though. I sold my laptop due to non-use and PIA using it for mobile movie watching. I have a 7" portable dvd player, but the batteries last for like one movie, and it's still bulky.

Zen thing goes around 8-9 hours on a charge, and you stick it in your pocket when not in use.

 

[gsellis]

In theory. Just depends the tools and how much you can spend. Case in point, my new editor upgrade allows me to drop the Step Into Liquid 1080p WMV-HD into my timeline and output it as DivX or MPEG HD. MPEG-4 is also built in, but no iPod to test with.

 

[rbV5]

Qt7 pro or perhaps check out Videora

I was wondering how difficult it is to convert videos from one format or compression to another.

A bit of a PITA actually, but doable. I've not tried ipod video however.

 

[ForumMaster]

umm, did u already get it? if not i suggest the creative vision m. although i support apple and have and ipod mini, i have heard the the conversion is not as simple as the ui.
the vision m also plays divX and Xvid and others. click here for a review of the vision m. it should solve ur prob. enjoy.

 

[nRollo]

If I were to get one of these now I'd get this:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1896739,00.asp?kc=PCRSS02129TX1K0000530

Being able to record right off the tv kicks ass all over the crappy conversion programs.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: Rollo
Being able to record right off the tv kicks ass all over the crappy conversion programs.

Going say that there is a caveat here... If your source is better than your result, it is always better go capture the source at full resolution and convert it with good tools. HDV converts to SD much better than capturing HDV as SD. Much less convenient, but better results.

 

[gsellis]

Grrr... network delayed DP

 

[nRollo]

OK, I'll buy that, but after my adventures in PPC conversion, I'd like to compare the results of the Archos.