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Playing movie's on the tp2

At first sorry for my crapy englisch,
I have al little question, and wundering if you can help me out.
Is it possible to get a movie from a dvd to play on my tp2.
I understand that i have to rip the dvd to my computer.
Thats the easy part.
But than, i have to make the size of the movie smaller, so it wil fit to the sd cart and it still has to be converted to a size that the tp2 will understand.
Is the a cab. file for my tp2 that will allowed my tp2 to realy plays a movie.
And wich software i can download to convert a ript off dvd to tp2 size playing.
I already tryed some converter programs, but the will not make the movie work on the tp2
I have a 4gb sd-cart so the zise off the movie will fit the sd cart.
I hope you untherstand the question and can help me out
Greetings Camiel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478050
Maybe this will work for you!? i havent tried it but it looks pretty good.
Heres another convertor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=492261
I personally use AVS video convertor -http://www.avs4you.com/AVS-Video-Converter.aspx?sct=inc&ct=google&cid=67 it is a paid app but very good and simple to use, but i'm sure there must be free versions of a similar program available.
also i convert to MP4 and play using either Coreplayer-http://coreplayer.com/, TCMP-http://picard.exceed.hu/tcpmp/test/or the built in HTC Album video player. others use different formats for higher compression(to fit more on the sd card)..... Definately think about trying out/buying CorePlayer as it is a great media player.
These are easy to find, use the search box at the top right and you can find a lot of information for our devices. have fun!!
Welcome to the forum

Video converters
I personally would look for a program called Format Factory. Search for it on google. It can convert any video, audio ,pictures etc into any format you want and best of all, it's free.

My favorite converter is dvd::rip (http://www.exit1.org/dvdrip/). I've converted movies to 480x256 that play beautifully with CorePlayer.

pistou said:
My favorite converter is dvd::rip (http://www.exit1.org/dvdrip/). I've converted movies to 480x256 that play beautifully with CorePlayer.
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Does this convert movie files into that size/resolution or just DVDs?

I use a program called DVD Catalyst. It cost me like $20 but I can rip into any format and screen size I want. I use the free TCPMP to play all my movies on my TP2.

rorytmeadows said:
pistou said:
My favorite converter is dvd::rip (http://www.exit1.org/dvdrip/). I've converted movies to 480x256 that play beautifully with CorePlayer.
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Does this convert movie files into that size/resolution or just DVDs?
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did::rip will only covert DVDs (after ripping them), but I think installing it will also give you command-line tools to be able to convert other formats as well. I haven't looked for a GUI for that yet.

I dvdfab to rip the DVD to my hard drive and AutoGK to convery to Xvid format. Both are really easy to use. I use the basic free DviX player to play them. Not a very nice player but it's free.

The best one... is FREE!!!
Being Dutch, you probably would like to have your subtitles included, something US and UK people does not take into account when looking for a media coder.
Here is the best, multilingual, I set profiles for my wife's Nokia and for my superb Tilt2 (and my old Fuze as well).
It comes with the codecs and the tutorials and all you need to rip any movies/DVD into your phone.
http://www.mediacoderhq.com/
ENJOY!

Movies on HTC HD2

Anyone know where we can download free movies/ put movies on the htc hd2? I'm tired of watching transformers.

considering the discussion of illegal downloads is against the tos...why not use google?

movies
if you go to slysoft.com download there clone mobile dvd its free for 21 days (use microsoft zune mp4 works well) i have about 40 hrs converted on my pc and just download onto the sd card when i want one

williamsst32 said:
Anyone know where we can download free movies/ put movies on the htc hd2? I'm tired of watching transformers.
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If you have a decent movie player (like CorePlayer) you can actually watch regular PC movies on the HD2 without needing to re-encode them.
I watch DiVX movies on mine all the time.

Try Ojos Soft Video Converter and convert regular DVD's in MP4

not free...but the Blockbuster app does have some pretty cheap downloads. Or you could always rip your own dvds and transfer them to your SD card

Movies on your HTC HD2
You won't need to pay for a converter. I've been using "Videora" and "Super" with some success. I have not been able to play an avi file on the HD2. However it will play MP4. Windows Media Player Mobile doesn't seem to let you watch anything in full screen (big surprise). I'm assuming you already know how to rip your legally owned content into a vob file at least. I used Videora and it does a fantastic job with some files like avi and mpg but the audio is not very good. I can't seem to solve that problem no matter what settings I use. Super will work how ever I can't find the proper settings so that the movie doesn't look squished on the HTC HD2 screen. Some of the movies I had converted for my iPod touch work perfectly on my HTC HD2. Some didn't. I hope this helps you.

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You won't need to pay for a converter. I've been using "Videora" and "Super" with some success. I have not been able to play an avi file on the HD2. However it will play MP4. Windows Media Player Mobile doesn't seem to let you watch anything in full screen (big surprise). I'm assuming you already know how to rip your legally owned content into a vob file at least. I used Videora and it does a fantastic job with some files like avi and mpg but the audio is not very good. I can't seem to solve that problem no matter what settings I use. Super will work how ever I can't find the proper settings so that the movie doesn't look squished on the HTC HD2 screen. Some of the movies I had converted for my iPod touch work perfectly on my HTC HD2. Some didn't. I hope this helps you.
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Can you tell me the settings you are using on videora, i have been playing with it, but i keep getting stuttering audio and video, tho video is not as bad.I have the latest version that says it is for the hd2 but the hd2 isnt listed in the drop down box.

try Aimersoft Video Converter. It seems to convert my dvds without a problem. I have my bitrate around 1500 so my videos come out around 1.2gb a movie. Or you can try Super C. That's free as well.

CorePlayer will play any "regular" avi file (DivX or Xdiv) the best.
If movie sound is encoded with AC3 then use TCPMP player.
HTH

and how can I get the CorePlayer ?

zeemoo said:
and how can I get the CorePlayer ?
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Coreplayer is not a free program you have to pay for it. http://coreplayer.com/

[highlight]Mod Edit: No discussion about warez allowed.[/highlight]

The OP is clearly requesting copyrighted materials. You have all provided good options and since he is breaking the rules by asking for paid material to be freely obtained, I will go ahead and close this thread.
@OP,
Consider this a first warning.
@tuppaac,
I have edited your post. PM me if you would like to know why.

converting videos for nexus s

can someone share any information on how to convert videos for the nexus s? as i am having quite a bit of trouble, programs used etc?

http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/nexus-one-faq-how-tos/840-how-convert-any-video-your-nexus-one.html
enjoy. yes i know it says nexus one. same screen res though. worked like a charm for me.

Cheers dude

I use handbrake also, but do so in a slightly different way.
I got tired of re-ripping my movies each time I switched to a device that had a different resolution/codec/whatever. So what I did was to buy two 1TB drives, one for DVD Movies, and one for DVD TV shows. Then I downloaded the free DVDFab (http://www.dvdfab.com/hd-decrypter.htm). DVDFab will strip the DRM from the movie and copy it. For movies I only copy the "main movie", for TV Shows I "copy the entire disk".
Then, since I dual-boot Ubuntu Linux, I wrote a couple of scripts to use HandBrake to go through all of the DVD folders and convert any DVD Movie to my current movie codec (right now mp4 using H.264). For the TV DVD's I create a text file with each episode's title and location on the disk. That way I can again transcode them automatically.
So, for instance, when H.264/mp4 is no longer viable and we are all on WebM, all I have to do is download the latest version of HandBrake for Ubuntu, change the settings in the script, and re-run them. Viola, I have all of my movies and TV shows on my third 1TB drive that I can take with me and put on my phone or laptop or whatever.

I found FormatFactory to be better than handbrake if you already have the source on your computer and want to implement subtitles. Just my experience.
Below are the settings that I use.

DKYang said:
I found FormatFactory to be better than handbrake if you already have the source on your computer and want to implement subtitles. Just my experience.
Below are the settings that I use.
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Format Factory's website is showing as hostile on McAfee's SiteAdvisor...

IDtheTarget said:
Format Factory's website is showing as hostile on McAfee's SiteAdvisor...
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....It doesn't on others. So you can decide who to believe. I mean, it's been used and recommended by xda members and other sites. So yeah, believe what you want and use what you want.
The only thing McAfee got right is the wavesecure app, otherwise I wouldn't just believe everything their software say.

[Q] Playing M4V files

Hi All,
I've downloaded a couple of videos on my Ipod Classic (160Gb).
One of them is in HD and they're all M4V files.
Now they play fine on the Ipod, but I can't get them to play on my Acer.
I've dragged them to the SD Card and I'm trying to play them with Arcmedia (which just closes) but no error.
If I try and play them with Mobo it just keeps going into a loop trying to open the video, it is 1.6Gb in size.
Is it too big? or will the Acer just not play M4V files?
Bit of a bummer if that's the case as they're a good picture from itunes...
Any help appreciated.

1.- Long press/right click the file and select rename
2.- Change the .m4v with .mp4
3.- ????
4.- Profit

Justray said:
1.- Long press/right click the file and select rename
2.- Change the .m4v with .mp4
3.- ????
4.- Profit
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Hmmmmmm, didn't work for me.
Changed the files okay to show as .mp4
Arcplayer just closes, mobo still loops and the standard video player says 'this file cannot be played'.
Damn.

Weird, PC plays them just fine.... maybe something to do with the little extras en .m4v or apple's ****ty DRM... I think it's the second one...
Did you tried to rename them in windows? or android?, you may have ended with video.mp4.m4v so the file is still a M4V file.

I have two M4V files in my movies folder. They both play fine with nemoPlayer. One is 1.4 gb and one .45 gb. Running 3.1 - 4.010.09_COM_GEN2 .

Arnieaz said:
I have two M4V files in my movies folder. They both play fine with nemoPlayer. One is 1.4 gb and one .45 gb. Running 3.1 - 4.010.09_COM_GEN2 .
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Could you possibly post the Nemo Player.apk?
Don't think it's against the rules as it's a stock program?
I have a flashed rom which doesn't include Nemo....
Would love to get these to work.

Rockplayer or Moboplayer
Free market download - they play pretty much anything I throw at them.

Well, I've got Nemo player installed.
It won't even find the files!
I've named one as mp4 and the other as m4v but it won't even bring them into the library.
I've even rebooted and moved the files around my SDcard to see if it helps.
No joy

I play m4v files through Mobo all the time. Need to make sure tthe files are in baseline h264 not other profiles. Finally, dumb question perhaps but are the files from iTunes maybe with DRM protection?

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I play m4v files through Mobo all the time. Need to make sure tthe files are in baseline h264 not other profiles. Finally, dumb question perhaps but are the files from iTunes maybe with DRM protection?
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Hmmm, it seems this could be the issue!
I've never purchased from iTunes before, tried to remove the DRM last night but it seems my laptop struggles to convert.
Damn, that means this will never replace my laptop unless someone writes an app that fools the itunes files into thinking my Acer is an apple device.
:-(

Amdathlonuk said:
Hmmm, it seems this could be the issue!
I've never purchased from iTunes before, tried to remove the DRM last night but it seems my laptop struggles to convert.
Damn, that means this will never replace my laptop unless someone writes an app that fools the itunes files into thinking my Acer is an apple device.
:-(
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odd as this seems the best way for me to get digital copies is to get the blueray combo pack with the dvd included and rip the dvd (480p is just fine for this screen size) Gotta love the digital age; of convience while buying, then head scratching after its downloaded find out you really dont own the file.
sell that laptop and get your self/build a powerful desktop now that you gots a tablet u can have the a work truck for converting and such

BrianDigital said:
odd as this seems the best way for me to get digital copies is to get the blueray combo pack with the dvd included and rip the dvd (480p is just fine for this screen size) Gotta love the digital age; of convience while buying, then head scratching after its downloaded find out you really dont own the file.
sell that laptop and get your self/build a powerful desktop now that you gots a tablet u can have the a work truck for converting and such
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That's the annoying thing isn't it?
Although I've bought the film I have to now play it on an apple device.
Not like when you used to buy cd's you could play them on any device.
Will try again when I return home, sat in Terminal 5 waiting for my flight to LA writing this on my Acer

from what I heard if m4v/mp4 are encoded with high profile A500 won't be able to play - in fact I don't think any of Android tablet can...

I've been using my laptop for my conversions, Acer TimelineX has plenty of oomph w/ dual-core i5 & AMD 6570 gpu
Even worked ripping a bluray then converting to 720p, but as above, 480p DVD rips look fine
In terms of h264 baseline vs advanced, this may in fact be due to the Tegra2 right now, not just Honeycomb

M4V on GTab 10.1?

I have a few "Digital Copy" movies that I have purchased and of course I had imported them into iTunes.. Now when I put them on my tab they never work.. How can we get these movies working properly? I tried to do some reading and it seems you have to convert the M4V files with converters that cost like 50 bucks.. Is there anyways to do this for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God you pay for the media and they dont even let you watch it, ridiculous!!!!!!

Not sure what exactly you mean by 'digital copy'? If it is the digital copy the comes with DVD or BD disc, they are always DRMed and won't work outside of iTunes (or i devices) or WMP environment. You need to hack the DRM out of those files before you can play them on your tablet.
If it is a digital rip you created yourself, you will have to experiment with different video encode settings. m4v files with proper encoding works just fine.
Either way, you don't need to pay anything. Commercial software can't stripe out DRM (it is illegal) and most free converters can't deal with DRM.

jm6001 said:
I have a few "Digital Copy" movies that I have purchased and of course I had imported them into iTunes.. Now when I put them on my tab they never work.. How can we get these movies working properly? I tried to do some reading and it seems you have to convert the M4V files with converters that cost like 50 bucks.. Is there anyways to do this for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God you pay for the media and they dont even let you watch it, ridiculous!!!!!!
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If it's not drm protected, then install handbrake on your PC or Mac, it's free, and convert it to mp4 or m4v format.
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jm6001 said:
I have a few "Digital Copy" movies that I have purchased and of course I had imported them into iTunes.. Now when I put them on my tab they never work.. How can we get these movies working properly? I tried to do some reading and it seems you have to convert the M4V files with converters that cost like 50 bucks.. Is there anyways to do this for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God you pay for the media and they dont even let you watch it, ridiculous!!!!!!
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You can only use those on iTunes/WMP, because they're not really M4V files. They're DRM-laden pseudo-m4v files.
Sorry, you can't use these on your Tab. Blame the media companies, not Samsung.
Handbrake is a free converter that works great but it doesn't do DRM either. (Exception: It can handle the rather weak CSS DRM implemented on DVDs.)
I have had success using DVDFab HD Decrypter to remove the DRM from Blu-Ray movies and then Handbraking the result down to 720p for the Tab.