Most iPods support video and all of the ones currently sold (bar the shuffle) do support video. In particular the iPod Touch is ideal for video viewing with its 3.5” display. If you do not know how to put videos onto your iPod, you are missing out. It is a simple process, and the only requirement is a solid, fast computer ideally as video encoding uses high amounts of system power.
Most computers nowadays have at least dual core processors and some even have quad core processors, which really speed up encoding. As a rule of thumb it should encode in roughly half the duration of the video or film. For example a 2 hour film, should take 1 hour to encode. If you are using a old PC or a netbook (small laptops) it might end up taking longer than the films duration to encode. If this is the case, you might as well watch it normally or leave your computer on overnight.
One of the simplest tools to use is Handbrake. This program supports all video capable iPods, and you can convert with a few mouse clicks. However to get the best results, you should delve into the options. Don’t worry, I will guide you through.
First off we want to set it up for the iPod you are converting for. In my case it is an iPod Touch so I select ‘iPhone and iPod Touch’ preset (right hand side) but for you it might be different. If you have either an iPod Classic or an iPod Nano, simply select the ‘iPod’ preset, as both share the same screen resolution and codecs etc.
How To Put Videos On Your iPod
Then you must click keep aspect ratio, or you won’t have a working file.
How To Put Videos On Your iPod
Then click the Advanced Tab
How To Put Videos On Your iPod
These settings are not required, but they considerably speed up the encoding and I don’t notice any quality loss. I have only tested these settings with movies mind, so things like Sport may suffer more considerably. These settings will roughly double the speed, so it is worthwhile to do this.
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How To Put Videos On Your iPod
How To Put Videos On Your iPod
Then all you have to do is set the destination for your file, and you are ready to go! Click start and leave your computer to complete the encoding. Don’t try to run anything ‘heavy’ such as a 3D game, because that will slow down the encoding to a standstill and might end up messing up the audio syncing which will leave you with a practically unwatchable video.
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