what is a good dvd ripping program for ipod video?
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You don't need to buy anything!  See this article on Wired.com for info & links to the FREE programs you can use:
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I don't know of any direct converters.  But, there is a way to get it to that format through intermediate steps.  Both applications I mention are free.\n\n1) Get DVD Decrypter (or another DVD ripper).  Then, make sure you set DVD Decrypter to rip the DVD program to a single MPEG file (rather than multiple files it uses by default).  Be sure to rip only one video and one audio stream.  The MP4 format only supports one of each (especially on devices like the iPod or the PSP).  Do not rip any captioning streams (they are not supported). \n2) Get PSP Video 9 (which includes FFMPEG  and has a nice GUI interface) and use this application to convert the resulting ripped MPEG file to MP4.\n\nNote: You will need between 6-8GB of space to store the ripped MPEG file.  You may also need an additional 6-8GB of space to store the full sized MP4 file.\n\nInside PSP Video 9, you will need to create a profile that's of the same height x width as the original MPEG file.  But, once you create a profile and save it, you can use it again and again.  The resulting MP4 you create will be playable in Quicktime or any other MP4 player capable of playing that resolution.\n\nIf you are targeting the MP4 to a smaller device (phone, iPod or PSP), then you will need to create a profile that fits with the resolution of the destination device.\n\nYou will have to use Yahoo or Google to find a copy of DVD Decrypter.  However, you can get PSP Video 9 at http://www.pspvideo9.com\n\nGood luck.
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Mpeg streamclip (Windows and mac). Free and lets you take sections from DVD and any mpeg source and easily convert to a myriad of other formats including ipod video (320x240 mpeg4 for original ipod video or 640x480 for latest generation player).Follow the instructions and (for Windows) install the quicktime subsititute extra that will give you mpeg2 playback (for Macs you'll need the quicktime mpeg2 plugin for quicktime).
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you can use windows or anything ..just a dvd app like nero, or drop to dvd wich i find the easiest\nhttp://www.download.com/3000-2646-10237061.html\n\nhope that helped
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Yes, you can, but you will need a converter.\n\nSearch for "ipod DVD converter".\n\nI found http://www.tomdownload.com/dvd_software/cucusoft_dvd_to_ipod_converter.htm although I have never used it.
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If you're willing to pay for a software product, you can get the correct converters here: \n\nhttp://www.yasasoft.com/dvdripperplatinum/\n\nhttp://www.xilisoft.com/\n\nhttp://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/vcd-to-ipod.html
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go get a dvd ripper, you may get one for free at www.download.com, although I don't know the exact name. after you get a ripper, you may choose in the options for the format of the ripped dvd file. in case you get other file format like mpeg for example, you may use a video file converter, or mpeg to avi. converter, also available at www.download.com
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yes i had this trouble, too when i first got an ipod video...go to the sites below i listed and there is downloads you have to do and very good instructions...you have to rip the dvd first to your hard drive, then convert it using videora...insturctions at the website..the 1st website is the dvd decrypter (ripper), the 2nd is the videora converter and the last is the instructions for both!!
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MacTheRipper is designed to backup DVDs.  If you just want to rip the DVD into a single MPEG-4 file, use Handbreak.\n\nHandbreak:\nhttp://handbrake.m0k.org/\n\nMacTheRipper:\nhttp://www.mactheripper.org/
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If you want a program that "just works" with the click of a button, I would look to DVD95Copy. The more techie bunch of us use a combination of tools such as DVD Shrink, etc. but if you are looking for a non-technical solution, I would try theirs.
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You can use DVD Shrink program. Its a freeware and can be downloaded from the link provided in Source's. I've been using this for more than a year and works perfectly.\n\nPeace
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You'll need software to rip as previously mentioned - HOWEVER. Many dvd's are of course copy-protected, meaning you'll need to hunt around for software that can not only copy, but also decode.\n\nGive DVDShrink a look - tends to be the most reliable and is freeware
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I use AVS Video Converter.  It can covert most formats of video files to a DVD player compatable one.  I don't know how much it costs (I didn't get mine one of the most legal ways)\n\n\n*cough*try downloading it off Ares or LimeWire.  Make sure you get a serial number with it*cough*
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DVD shrink\nhttp://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvd_shrink.cfm
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The best one that I know is DVD x Copy but is kind of expensive but if u don't mind expend an extra $50 is worth it...\n\nstay away from the freeware they usually come with extra bugs, and spyware   (u get what u pay for)
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Yes. You have to rip the DVD and convert to IPod video format. \nAny video to be viewed in IPod should be in the Ipot Video format.\nIPod video support -\nH.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec., Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats\nMPEG-4 video: up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats \n\nThere are some softwares avilable to convert video in to IPod format
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try this RipIt4Me\nget here\nhttp://www.ripit4me.org/\n\nRipIt4Me is a freeware utility that helps you backup your copy protected DVDs.\n\nRecently released DVDs are now very often equipped with stronger copy protections - such as ARccOS™ and RipGuard DVD. Programs like DVD Shrink or DVD Decrypter cannot handle these types of discs.\n\nWith the help of RipIt4Me, ripping these DVDs will be a very easy task. The program is fully automated and the wizard will guide you through all the necessary steps involved. If you prefer, there is also a true "1-Click" mode that will perform all the involved steps automatically for you.