PSP and IPOD

[Chewy]

Well my daughters got these recently and were asking me for help converting
video files(mpeg2)

Is there a program like dvd flick that's user friendly and foolproof?

the mp4 format seems the way to go with PSP from what I have read?

my eyes are bad enough already I can't imagine using these devices

[locoeng]

I've heard that Imtoo does a pretty good job with those type of conversions, but I'm not sure about a freeware solution. SUPER? It's definately not for the faint of heart.

[Chewy]

imtoo may be the way to go at first, kind of distrust it tho?

super looks like a steep learning curve, old wookies are lazy and short of brain cells

[locoeng]

I think it's OK...I know alot of spammers like it, but I think the program is just fine.

http://www.burningbits.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3290&highlight=imtoo

[admin]

Try Videora iPod converter (freeware):

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/

From the same people, PSP Video 9 (also freeware):

http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/iPod/

Both are very simple to use (wizard style interface).

[Chewy]

well I did a test taking a 40 minute HD avi(~350megs in size)
changed the setting to old from new(faster/lower file size?)

worked fine 10 minutes on my xp3200 mobile, mp4 output?

lost just a little of the video quality, should look fine on a psp?

[anonymez]

40 minute HD avi(~350megs in size)

Sure it's HD? What's the resolution?

lost just a little of the video quality, should look fine on a psp?

Should be fine on a PSP, depending on the bitrate and encoder settings. It will inevitably look terrible when upscaled to your monitor's resolution.

Is there a program like dvd flick that's user friendly and foolproof?

If you don't need a GUI, this is pretty foolproof once set up, and fast. Could also be modified for a PSP and batch processing. There is also Videora as already suggested.

Otherwise PSP Video 9 which is more or less the same, but with a handy GUI.

[Chewy]

608x336 very good on the monitor


then 320x180 mpeg4
it did look terrible on the monitor

[anonymez]

608x336

'Tis less than SD (720x576, 720x480), probably sourced from HD. HD is 720p up to 1080p.