Techniques To Downloading iPod Pictures On Your Portable Movie Player

By Gimm Martinez

You can pack your movie iPod system with a lot of movies from sources other than iTunes. There are many sources for new and old movies online that can be downloaded and prepared for iPod viewing. Before you can watch a movie on your iPod screen, the movie file must first be converted into an MPEG 4 which is standard for iPod viewers.

Most popular video conversion software programs available on the internet can handle this for you. These programs convert file formats from WMV, MOV, VOB, MPEG, AVI and other popular files formats used by many movies. Some programs are free of charge while premium programs require payment.

Some people think that once they convert a movie file into MPEG 4 that the file is ready for their iPod system. This is not true. The movies that you are converting must also match the 640 by 480 screen resolution that is used by the iPod viewer. This is the only way to get the best picture quality.

If a movie does not match the iPod movie system, you will still be able to hear and see the movie, but the picture will be distorted resulting in an unpleasant movie experience. iPod does allow for a slight change in resolution but not by much. It is always better to match the exact resolution required by Apple.

If you want to convert home movies and videos, Apple has a program called QuickTime 7 Pro that you can use. This program seamlessly converts home movies and videos into an iPod format for perfect picture viewing. This is a wonderful way to store home movies of friends and family for viewing when you are away.

Once you download QuickTime 7 Pro, install the program on your computer. Next transfer the home video from your digital recoding device onto your hard drive. If you have not done so already, head over to Apple and download QuickTime 7 Pro and download and install the program.

Once the file conversion process is initiated, the computer will do the rest of the work. The program comes along with a progress bar that keeps you abreast of the progress. You will be able to see how the file conversion is coming along.

Once the conversion is complete for your home movie, you will be required to synchronize the movie on your computer with the iPod software before it can be transferred to your iPod. The synchronization process works the same way with home videos as it does with storing songs on your iPod. - 32528

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Tips To Backing Up Your Film Collection For Maximum Safeguarding

By Bernard Francis

You can backup your entire movie collection by using DVD copying software. This new technology has made it very easy to create burned copies of movies right on your desktop computer. The simple software programs that copy movies from your original disc to a backup disc are readily available on the internet. Now anyone can copy movies with a few simple clicks.

You may have never thought about the importance of backing up your movies. The benefits are many. If you have to accidently scratch one of your original movie disc, you will have a backup copy on standby. Movies are very costly these days. It just makes good sense to have backup copies.

Stay away from inferior DVD burning programs when you are shopping for DVD copying software. There are a lot of high quality burning programs on the market these days priced just right for consumers. It will also to help to buy high quality DVD blank disc to burn your movies on.

So what kind of software should your get to copy your DVD movies and films? Ideally, the software should not be designed for movie and film experts. In other words, it should not be complicated to use. The easier the software is to use, the more confident you will be in backing up your movies.

The software programs that I recommend are designed with the end user in mind. It is made so the average person who is not considered a techie can start backing up movies without any complications. A good burning program should create high quality backups and be easy to operate.

Most computer systems nowadays are capable of running DVD burning software regardless of whether you have a MAC or a PC. Before purchasing any software, always read through the software developer's technical specifications to make sure that your computer meets all of the operating requirements. This should always be done before you decide to by any software.

So how long will it take to complete a copy session? Depending on the strength of your computer, the speed of your DVD burning Rom and the quality of the software, the average time should take no longer than one hour. It is always best to close all other programs before starting a burn processes.

It is nice to know you never have to lose precious home movies and videos. Your entire movies collection can be preserved in backups ready for use. If you have a lot of home family videos taken during special holidays, weddings or anniversaries, it is always advisable to back these up. These video are precious mementos that you never want to lose. - 32528

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