Ipod Tip and Troubleshooting

Ipod tips and tricks Creating Ipod Ready Video Clips

Last year the fifth generation iPod was launched. this Ipod Tips for creating clipThe best thing about this
latest release is its ability to store and play videos. However, the public was
disappointed because the iPod’s companion software, iTunes, is unable to
convert existing videos to a format that can be read by the iPod tips.



During that time, a third party software is required to be able to convert
video clips for iPods. This is not the case anymore because the newest iTunes
6.0.2 comes with a video conversion tool to be able to transform video clips
into an iPod-compatible format. As a typical Apple product, the conversion tool
is subtly integrated into iTunes, so not everyone is able to maximize this
feature. Here is a little tutorial to help you convert your video clips.



iTunes 6.0.2 is capable of converting Quick-Time compatible video formats into
iPod-ready video files. These formats can be MOV, MPEG and MP4. These files are
converted to H.264 format video. This handles videos that are 320 pixels wide.
iTunes does not allow reconfiguring this setting. The format is great when the
videos are viewed in iPods, but if these files are viewed on TV or PC, the
quality is not as good.



The first step is to add your video clips to your iTunes library. This can be
done by simply dragging and dropping them into your iTunes library window.
Select the files you want to convert and then right click on your mouse button.
A menu will popup and you have to select the option “Convert Selection for
iPod tips”. iTunes will automatically convert the selected files into an iPod-ready
video format. You will be able to monitor the status of the conversion process
by clicking on “Source” and then “Converting Songs”.



After converting your video clips, you now how two files with the same content.
You may delete the older file. It is very easy to distinguish between the two
files. All you have to do is to check the file properties and look at the “Date
Added” column.



Now that your video clips are compatible to your iPod, you may now transfer the
files and begin viewing your favorite video clips anytime and anywhere!