Problem with mpeg4 on ipod!! HELP!!

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Problem with mpeg4 on ipod!! HELP!!

i have a 60GB 5g ipod and it wont play the videos i convert to mpeg4 right. it will only play the ones from itunes without a problem. i have used videora, 3gP converter, and super dvd to ipod converter at all resolutions possible (320x240, 512x384, 480x480) and the video works fine on the pc but skips a lot on the ipod! help!

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Posted on Dec 18, 2005 11:25 AM

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Bobeo Author

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Dec 18, 2005 11:41 AM in response to Bobeo

any suggestions at all regarding how im encoding the video?

i am new to the whole encoding video thing, the only other ipod i have is a shuffle so video hasnt been an issue in the past lol...

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Dec 19, 2005 7:35 AM in response to Bobeo

Spend the money and buy a software program that works, has support and works correctly. Each day I see an endless amount of threads about "Can't Get My Video to Work". And it will get worst once Christmas comes when everybody wants an instant handheld IPOD TIVO and have zero experience working with video conversion tools. Google and you will find programs that can be downloaded as a trial. Find one that works for you and then purchase it. 350 videos on my IPOD to date...and they all work the first time. Good luck!

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Bobeo Author

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Dec 18, 2005 12:23 PM in response to Barbara Hall

gee thanks...

especially since 2 of the programs i meantioned were "free trials" of 30 dollar programs, not crapware... im not so sure if the problem is the program im using to convert the movies because the play fine on my pc, its just the ipod that has the problem...

should i try "restoring" the ipod with the updater or are there certain settings that need to be enabled when im converting the video?

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Dec 18, 2005 12:32 PM in response to Bobeo

If it is skipping chances are the bitrate is too high. Download the trail of Video vault for the IPOD at Diversidied Multimedia. See if that works for you! Some of these companies producing these tools don't always stay within the video specs of the device.

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Bobeo Author

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Dec 18, 2005 12:38 PM in response to Barbara Hall

what is the max bitrate for the ipod for mpeg4? the videos i have made (the ones that are skipping) are around 1000kbps to 1800kbps. what is an appropriate bitrate to use? thanks

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Bobeo Author

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Dec 18, 2005 12:58 PM in response to Bobeo

ok i tried the program that you suggested (video vault for ipod) and it encoded it at 320x240 and 1500kbps. These settings work great for playing on the ipod (there was no stuttering or skipping) but 320x240 looks terrible on a tv... is there any way to change the settings in video vault to like 512x384, 640x360, or another ipod supportable resolution?

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Dec 18, 2005 7:56 PM in response to Bobeo

I can tell you this from personnal experience (over ten years) working with video files, there is no way that any file converted to play on the IPOD, will ever look good on any TV over 15 inches. No way, just not enough information to fill all the lines. Not going to happen.The IPOD was designed to display photos, not video on a TV like you might think. People are expecting too much from this "Portable" device. It is not a TIVO and NOt a DVD player to be hooked up to your 42 inch widescreen TV. There are other products that do this.

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Dec 18, 2005 9:10 PM in response to Barbara Hall

Sounds like someone needs a hug

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btabz

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Dec 18, 2005 9:21 PM in response to Barbara Hall

Barbara,

First, relax!!! It's only an iPod!

Anyhoo,
I have to disagree. Although the quality isn't amazing, for someone who doesn't have a picky eye (me) I think it is fine. It serves the purpose and gets the job done. No, it isn't HDTV, but for a 40 minute TV episode, it is fine!

btabz

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Stiffler

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Dec 19, 2005 7:51 AM in response to btabz

Hmmm I don't think that Barbara is getting too irrate...

Anyway I'd say its "Ok" at producing a video on a TV but nothing more than that... Its poor VHS quality at best on a 32" screen so I dread to think what it would look like on a 42" or greater sized screen.

For me the video is a nice little extra I use when I fancy something different to do on my commute. I'd personally never choose to watch a video through the TV with it!!

Thanks

Tim

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