ripping dvds then putting them on ipod

If you read back through the articles there is many topics on how to rip dvds to the mp4 type. handbrake is the common app everyone is talking about, seems to be the best

I suggest using the Videora iPod converter. It will convert any vidoe type (from my knowledge) to the correct format that will play on your iPod and in one click might I add. Even "muxed" video will convert AND play on your iPod and without more hassle than one click. You can download it at www.videora.com .

I recommended handbrake because videora isnt compatible with a mac

MacTheRipper merely rips the DVD and stores a copy of the decrypted material on your HD. To actually convert the material the ripped VIDEO_TS folder or to rip, extract, and convert the actual DVD, a second application is required. I would recommend either HandBrake (free DVD ripper/converter) or Forty-TwoDVD-VXPlus ($14.99 DVD & movie file converter). Specifics are slightly different for each application but basically consist of identifying the DVD/VIDEO_TS folder you want ripped and/or converted, selecting an iPod compatible target file format, waiting until the work is complete, adding the file to iTunes and syncing to your iPod.

I wasnt able to rip using handbrake it only ripped some preview clip and didnt even have audio

DVDs are broken into titles which are further broken into chapters. The idea in HandBrake is to select the title which is the main feature and convert it to an iPod compatible movie. Episodic DVDs may contain each episode as a separate title or all episodes may be contained in a single title with each episode spanning a number of chapters.

Audio tracks may also be user selected. Make sure you select a compatible format (AC3) and that the audio is in the correct language and not a commentary (unless that is what you want).

I tried Videora but had spotty success. I have since downloaded PQ DVD to Pod and am very please so far. It will convert both DVD and any version MPG file and is simple to use. It's available shareware/trial version that limits each recording you perform to 5-10 minutes worth, but gives you the chance to test it out before you buy. The trial version is enough for most ordinary music vids.
There are a few things that can hang you up, so if you are still reading I assume you will be interested.
1) Make sure the files have no crazy symbols in the file name [ ] and ? ! are especially bad it seems. Change the file name before you transfer to itunes.
2) Make sure you set your source directory and save directory to difference places before converting and files; it can get confusing. Have a source directory that is itunes will not look in for files. In this way, if something goes wrong or you're not happy with the result, you will have you original file intact to try again.
Good luck!

What was wrong with videora? i use it and it works fine for me, explain what was wrong with your sucess, maybe i could help?

Im not sure about the videora for mac.

I havent tried to rip a dvd on my mac yet (cuz my pc is faster than my mac) but i would guess that sumwhere you need to find 'stream processing' this should make it into one file (had the same issue with videora then used stream and now works fine)
Steve

"I know but it only lists one title, and the duration is 2 mins and 47 seconds, something is not right here"

Kamelia,

I've experienced this with a couple of music dvds that I wanted Handbrake to rip. It only displays one title of short duration. I suspect this has something to do with copy protection encoded on the dvd. If this is indeed the case, then it would be inappropriate to discuss how to 'break' this protection here on the forum.

Disappointing, but there it is.