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One of the benefits about digital video is that the videos can be shared with family and friends. iMovie is created for this purpose, just several steps, you can create your own videos and publish them on web, like YouTube, or enjoy them on iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. However, the formats which iMovie supported are very limited: 3GP,MOV and MP4. If you want to import DVD to iMovie, you need to convert DVD to iMovie compatible video first.
A DVD Ripper for Mac offers you easy way to convert DVD to MP4, DVD to AVI, DVD to 3GP etc. And also, Mac DVD ripper can rip protected DVD as well. Below step-by-step tutorial will tell you how to import DVD movie into Apple iMovie.
Step1. Import DVD Movie
Click “Load DVD” button, or “Load IFO” button to browse your computer, find the DVD folder or the VIDEO_TS folder you want to convert from your hard disc or DVD-ROM and click OK.
Choose to rip and convert DVD one or several chapters at will by ticking the check boxes before them.
Step2. Convert DVD to iMovie Video
This Mac DVD ripper allows you to select output format in the drop-down list. Just choose iMovie compatible format (.MP4 and .MOV are recommended).
After all settings done, click “START” button to start converting your DVD.
Tips:
Merge into one file: If you want to join the selected titles or chapters into one file, check “merge into one file” option. Set an output directory to save the output files.
Step3. Put converted DVD into iMovie for Editing
Open iMovie and choose “File->Import Movies” to import the converted Mp4 video or drag the file into iMovie directly. And then you can edit the movie according to your needs. As shown in the picture below:
Related Links:
Convert DVD to iMovie Video Tutorial;
Things You Can Do with Your DVD on Mac
How to Capture Video from Digital Camera Using iMovie
From: Put DVD into Apple iMovie
To be continued…
This just is a slice of multimedia editing with mac computer, other parts will come soon.
7 YouTube Tips for Mac OS User
Posted on: January 9, 2009
YouTube is the leader in online video sharing websites and the premier destination for you to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips and across the Internet through websites, mobile devices, blogs, and email. In order to help people easily use YouTube site and YouTube videos, here is a good all-around collection of YouTube How-Tos.
CONTENT:
Via: Youtube Tutorial
I. How to upload video to YouTube website
YouTube website allows people to upload videos including WMV, MPEG4, MOV, AVI and MPEG, but some people don’t know how to upload incompatible videos, the article will direct you how to finish the uploading job.
II. How to download YouTube video with Safari on Mac
Most of us like to watch YouTube, right? (Hope so). And it’s surprisingly simple and easy to download YouTube videos with Safari. Do you want to know? Follow next three steps.
Open YouTube -> Open Safari -> Rename the downloaded file
III. How to free download YouTube HD video with Firefox plug-in
Youtube now supports High-Definition Quality video. Do you think about downloading HD Youtube to localhost? Firefox HD Youtube Downloader Plug-in and Free HD YouTube Downloader are available.
IV. How to Free download YouTube video with website and free tools
Most of us go to YouTube website to watch YouTube videos. But have you thought about downloading videos from YouTube and watch them on your computers? The following are ways to download YouTube video on Mac:
1. Download YouTube Video using online site
2. Download YouTube Video using free tool
V. How to play YouTube video with free FLV player
This is a very convenient way to play the downloaded YouTube videos (or the local FLV files), but the limitation is you could play only one FLV movie each time. If you want to add more than one file, you could use this Free FLV Player for Mac, And its playlist allows you choose the one you want to play among the added video files.
VI. How to convert multiple YouTube videos to mp4, 3GP, etc for iPod,iPhone, PSP, Cellphone…
Some people want to watch YouTube video on iPod, iPhone, PSP offline, but, these mobile devices can’t play FLV video (YouTube video) directly. So you need to convert YouTube video to MP4, 3GP, or other formats for your player.
VII. How to burn YouTube videos to a DVD on Mac
If you have collected some amazing YouTube videos and want to share them with your friends, making a YouTube Video Collection DVD will be one of the easiest way for you. Now, you can follow the guide to finish creating YouTube slideshow for sharing.
The all-sided YouTube How-tos solve almost every problem on YouTube.
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As we know, iPod, the most popular portable player all over the world, is mostly limited by iTunes store.
It makes you crazy that you have to buy DVD movies you already have on iTunes Store or have no way to watch your favorite videos on iPod, isn’t it?
It’s time to get your iPod free now.
Apple doesn’t prevent us from putting properly formatted movies on the perfect device. So, if we could convert DVD movies or digital videos to iPod compatible, we can enjoy them on iPod unlimitedly. The following two parts will tell you how to finish the conversion work easily.
1. Convert DVD movies to iPod
Install and launch a iPod DVD Converter. You can load DVD files by clicking the “load DVD folders” button.
After your DVD movie is loaded, select right output format from the drop-down presetting list according to your iPod.
Click the Start button to convert DVD movies to iPod compatible format, then you can upload converted DVD movies to iPod(nano/touch/classic/video) or iPhone.
2.Convert Videos to iPod
Install and launch a iPod Video Converter.
Click the Add button, and the program will let you browse your computer hard drive. Select the video files you want to convert and click OK.
Select output format from the drop-down presetting list, which are similar with you do in ripping DVD to iPod.
Click the Start button and wait for the conversion to be finished.
Now, you can kick iTunes store out of the planet. 😀
Additional Tips:
1. With the recommended DVD to iPod Ripper, 3 types DVD files can be imported:
(1). regular DVD movie discs;
(2). A DVD folder, it appears like “Video_ts” “audio_ts” folders.
(3). A DVD ISO image, you can mount the iso file in your virtual DVD emulator, say Daemon Tools, and then load the DVD movie.
2. After DVD movie is imported, you can see all the chapters and titles in it, and then you can check the ones you want to convert.
3. You can check the “Merger into one file” option to join all the selected chapters or video clips into one file instead of creating a separated file for each chapter or video clip.
4. Clicking the Settings button, you can customize output video and audio parameters. (advanced user)
5. If you want to edit your movie, such as trimming time length, cropping screen, adding effect, you can refer to another guide.
1. iPod Speakers
Ever thought of flooding the room or the house with the music from your iPod? Just get an iPod speaker, a combination of design, performance, and value.
If you don’t know where to get started, the review on cnet.com would be helpful.
You can also DIY an iPod speaker, following this instruction. 😀
2. iPod Cases
An iPod case not only offers protection against dust and fingerprints, but also allows you outfit your iPod with your own sense of style.
The case really looks like a piece of bacon. You can feel the irregular and the illusion is perfect. Each case is different. It’s absolutely trendy!
Choose from just about every possible color, material, and design.
3. Multimedia Converters
Apple provides iPod owners with only one way to put movies and music on the device: The iTunes Store.
Using only iTunes means you’re stuck paying for movies or music you may already own. Luckily, Apple doesn’t prevent you from putting properly formatted movies and music on the device. With an iPod Converter, you will enjoy your iPod without limitation.
4. External Chargers
With an awesome iPod charger, you don’t have to worry about losing its power when you enjoy holiday time. External iPod Charger is designed with 30-pin connecter, using 2 “AAA” batteries to power the iPod anytime, anywhere; or DIY an onion charger with electrolytes.
5. Christmas Wallpapers
Don’t let your iPod be plain, just decorating it with colorful Christmas wallpapers.
Wish you and your iPod a merry Christmas!
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Want to play your DVD movies on iPod(Touch/Classic/Nano), iPhone, PSP and a lot more mobile devices? With a Mac DVD Ripper, you can get the job done easily.
Just 3 simple steps as follows.
Step 1: Load DVD Files
Launch the Mac DVD Ripper and Improt DVD files by clicking the Load DVD button, as shown in the figure below.
Step 2: Output Settings
Choose output format you need from output presetting list, or customize video specs by clicking Settings.
Step 3: Finish The Job
Clicking the Start button.
The Mac DVD Ripper can finish the conversion automatically. And all you need to do is wait for enjoying the fruits.
Addtional Tips:
1.Three type files can be loaded into the DVD Ripper for Mac: entire DVD(VIDEO_TS) folder, DVD Info(.IFO) Files, DVD Disc.
2.You can check the “Merger into one file” option to join all the selected DVD titles/chapters into one file instead of creating a separated file for each title/chapter.
3.In Video Specs Settings, you can customize video specs, including simple rate, bit rate, frame rate(Higher rate = higher quality = larger file size).
4.The Mac DVD Ripper still supports video editing, such as trimming video time length, cropping screen, changing video effect etc. You can turn to its official website for more details.
5.If you want a totally free DVD Ripper, rip DVD using handbrake.
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