how can I transfer a dvd movie into a file and then tranfer it into my ipod video. can it be done for free?
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See the Wired Article.  \n\nYou have to rip the DVD, combine the VOB files, convert it to MPEG-4 iPod compatible format and then tranfer it to your iPod.   It's not a trivial task and takes a while and a lot of processing power.  We're talking a couple of hours at least.  Plus your Video iPod can only play like 3 hours of video before needing a recharge.  Is it worth it?  Maybe for your favourite movie...
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You need Quicktime 7 PRO. Import the media file into itunes and then click on the option convert for ipod. \n\nThis isnt exact cos I dont have itunes open, but its along those lines
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There is a program called DVD Santa, as well as other programs that will convert dvd files to video files. You can get a free trial of DVD Santa to try it out. Otherwise, you can type into your search: convert dvd into video, free software download. There are also other programs you can use, such as DVD to AVI & DVD to MPEG. Hope this helps. Bye
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U CAN CONVERT UR AVI FILES INTO MPEG SO THEY CAN PLAY IN UR DVD PLAYER...DROP ME A EMAIL AND I CAN HELP U WITH THAT...IT'S VERY SIMPLE.
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You'll need to download some conversion software, and of course have a DVD reader drive.  \nyou can buy one such as http://www.pqdvd.com/dvd-to-ipod-video-converter.html\n\nAlthough I can't find any for windows that are free.
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I recommend AVS Video Converter ($30) to burn video DVD: http://www.best-video-converter.com/avs-video-converter.html\n\nand free AVS Disc Creator to burn data
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If you're running Windows XP you have Windows Movie Maker installed. Through that you can take out the video and save it as an audio file for your iPod.
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Heres a step by step guide\n1. download a video to ipod converter from download.com\n2. load the dvd on your computers dvd drive\n3. copy the video file from the dvd\n4. convert it to ipod format using ur converter\n5. upload it to your ipod using itunes
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it is possible to convert MPEG 4 or MP4V format to DVD disc, but the screen image may not be what you are expecting.\n\nDVD uses a very high data rate, while MPG4 format is a compress video format, where lots of information were lost due to the compression, by bringing an MPEG4 format of iPOD back to DVD, the resolution will not be high enough, and screen size will be smaller than what you expect.
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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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Try searching for your answer here...\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=dvd+to+ipod+format
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You can download a free programme called DVD SANTA.  Use it to convert various types of files (mpeg, avi, wmv etc..) to VOB files which will allow play in a dvd player.  I've used it, it's easy.
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Yes you can! There's a really easy to use application called PQ DVD to iPod Video which you can use to rip DVDs and produce video files to play on your iPod!\n\nIt's really easy to use. Once you download the application follow these steps:\n\n1. Open the DVD file location.\n2. Select where the file is to be located (File-Set Output Name & Location).\n3. Navigate the DVD menu and play the movie. Once the movie starts playing you can select from what point you want to start recording.\n4. Click 'RECORD' to start recording.\n5. After recording is complete, click OK.\n6. Launch iTunes and add the file to your library (File-Add File to Library).\n7. Connect iPod.\n8. On the iPod go to videos and select your movie.\n9. Enjoy!\n\n\n\nHints: Don't forget to select the aspect ratios from the top of the screen. The best one is the one on the right corner.\n\nIt should take no more than an hour to get a two hour movie done.\n\nYou can get the serial number from http://www.serials.ws.
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If you want to convert them into another format ( mobile phone, iPods, mp4, avi...and anything else) use this awesome free program called Super http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html
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Download an excellent program called Super C from erightsoft.com and install to your PC.  (it's clean and free)\n\nFind out what formats your downloaded movies are (avi, mov, mp4, wmv, etc).\n\nUse the program to transcode (select file and drag to the program, then choose DVD as output).\n\nIt might take a while, but that's the case with most transcoders (free or otherwise).\n\nGood luck!
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you can buy dvd cloner III online it works with most movies but we have found a few it wouldnt copy (mostly disney movies)
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You could check one of those free file-sharing websites.  Ares is a good one, it's free and doesn't have rhe spyware and adware the other free downloading websites do. You could download the video after putting it in the search box.  You could also transfer your videos to iTunes and watch it on your ipod (if your ipod plays videos of course). Good Luck!!!  You could find Ares at this website: