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flea - Nov 19, 2006 6:12:34 am PST #9549 of 10003
information libertarian

My god, the more I learn about Jon the cooler I think he is.


Rob - Nov 19, 2006 6:52:46 am PST #9550 of 10003

I find that Instant Handbrake makes files that work with iPod every time, along with being easier to use.


brenda m - Nov 19, 2006 7:41:39 am PST #9551 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Ack! My internets are letting me down this weekend - when I connect wirelessly, I keep getting either no connection or connected with "limited or no connectivity". Any thoughts on what might be happening?


Jessica - Nov 19, 2006 7:51:25 am PST #9552 of 10003
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

Anyone have any helpful suggestions?

Open it in Quicktime and then "Export to iPod"

(I don't think you need QT Pro for this.)


Atropa - Nov 19, 2006 9:40:16 am PST #9553 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Open it in Quicktime and then "Export to iPod"

(I don't think you need QT Pro for this.)

The "Export" option is greyed out in my copy of Quicktime, so it looks like I would need the Pro version to do that.

I'll give Instant Handbrake a try today. I could have sworn I had the resolution for the video set to the proper size for the iPod, but I'm not certain.

Thanks for the help, gang!


NoiseDesign - Nov 19, 2006 9:42:44 am PST #9554 of 10003
Our wings are not tired

The new iPods will actually use 640x480 files even though the screen doesn't support them. When they are displayed on a larger display it makes a big difference.


amych - Nov 19, 2006 9:59:17 am PST #9555 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?

Jilli, if the video will play in iTunes, see if you have a "convert to iPod format" option under the Advanced menu.


Atropa - Nov 19, 2006 10:07:51 am PST #9556 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Jilli, if the video will play in iTunes, see if you have a "convert to iPod format" option under the Advanced menu.

Oooh, let me try that.


Atropa - Nov 19, 2006 10:21:03 am PST #9557 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

amych, you are a genius! It worked! My shiny black iPod (which I named Renfield) is now playing the video for "Bela Lugosi's Dead". Excuse me while I cackle with glee.


Atropa - Nov 19, 2006 12:18:03 pm PST #9558 of 10003
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Further Adventures with the Video iPod: Instant Handbrake does indeed create iPod ready videos. Still takes forever, but that's fine.