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How to rip DVD to sorts of video/audio formats on Mac (Snow Leopard)

The following article is going to show you how to rip DVDs to all sorts of video formats, including iTunes-, iPod-, iPhone-, and Apple TV-compatible MP4 files and extract audio from DVDs as MP3/M4A/MKA files, complete with video editing features, batch conversion, 5.1 audio output support, and more, on Mac OS X (including Snow Leopard) using DVD Ripper for Mac.

Step 1. Launch DVD Ripper for Mac and add DVD Movie ( free download Intel Version | Power PC Version )

Click the "Load DVD" button, and navigate to the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open DVD folder, select VIDEO_TS folder and click OK.

Or, click the "Load IFO" button, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open your DVD folder, open the VIDEO_TS folder, select all IFO files and click OK.

After you add your movie, you can choose any titles or chapters you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them. So that you can copy and convert the whole DVD movie or just convert the selected titles or chapters. You can choose to convert certain segment of the DVD movie using trim function.

Step 2. Output Settings

At the bottom of the main window, you can select a format according to the name of your player. For example, you can select 'MOV-QuickTime (*.MOV)' when you want to rip DVD to QuickTime on Mac, and the default setting works great. This DVD ripper for Mac can also rip DVD to MP4, AVI, M4V, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, FLV on Mac OS X and convert DVD from PAL to NTSC. You can select MOV or MP4 when you rip DVD to iMovie on Mac. iMovie supports MOV and MP4 video. It is easy to rip DVD to iMovie on Mac.

Step 3. Start Conversion

When output settings are done, click the "Convert" button to start converting your Movies. You can choose to shut down your computer or open the output folder after the conversion.

Tip & Trick 1. Trim movie clips

Tick the Check boxes of the chapters or titles you want to trim, and click the "Trim" button to open the Trim window below:

Drag the slider to set the starting time and ending time, click OK.

Note: You can preview the trimmed movie clip before conversion in preview window.

Tip & Tricks 2. Crop movie clips

Check the chapter or title you want to trim, and click the "Crop" button to open the Crop window.

Select an output aspect ratio and the available options are: Keep Original, full screen, 16:9 and 4:3.

Note: You can enter the crop values manually or drag the rectangular selection frame round the video to select the displaying area.

Tip & Trick 3. Merge several titles or chapters into one file

You'll find "Merge into one file" at the bottom of the program window, after you select the titles and chapters you want to rip and finish the output settings, you can tick the check box of "Merge into one file" to merge several titles or chapters into one. This allows you to merge all movie titles into one output file so that you can enjoy a long movie without breaks.

It is recommended that you choose iMedia Converter for Mac if you want to both rip DVD and convert video on your Mac machine.

Posted at 01:59AM Jan 29, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[1]

How to Import M2TS Video to Apple iMovie Project

iMovie is one of the most popular video editing programs on Mac OS X. It's intuitive and easy to comprehend, so you don't need to be an expert on video editing to make a home video or create your own movie project. iMovie has greatly enriched people's digital life.

iMovie accepts video formats including MPEG-2 and AVCHD, DV-Standard and HDV (High Definition Video), QuickTime Movie and MPEG-4. If the format of the video is among the above-mentioned video formats, you can easily import it to Apple iMovie project: (1) Launch iMovie, go to "file > import movies", (2) Browse through movies to find the videos you want. Click "import".

Many popular video formats such as M2TS, AVI, WMV and FLV are not supported by iMovie. To import these videos to iMovie, you need to convert them to iMovie compatible format. The following step by step guide focuses on how to convert M2TS to MPEG-4 for importing to Apple iMovie project using Aiseesoft Video Converter for Mac.

Step 1. Launch Aiseesoft Video Converter for Mac. Load M2TS video. ( free download )

Step 2. Select "MPEG-4" from output format list

Tips 1. Trim video files

If you want only part of the video to be imported to iMovie, click the 'Trim' button to open the Trim window, then set the start time and end time by dragging the start time and End Time slider to convert a clip from the video.

Tips 2. Crop Movie Video

If you want to remove the black edges or just convert part of the video area from your video file, you can click the "Crop" button and specify an area either by dragging the frame around the video or setting the crop values.

Tips 3. Video Effect

If you want to adjust the video effect of your movie, you can click the "Effect" button and drag each effect adjustment slider to set the video brightness, contrast, saturation and video volume. You can also choose a special effect from the Effect drop-down list to apply to your movie.

Step 3. When the setting is done, start converting by clicking "Convert".

Step 4. When the conversion is done, launch iMovie, go to "File > Import movies". Select the converted MP4 video and click "Import".

That's it! Now you can edit M2TS videos in iMovie. Enjoy making your own movies!

Posted at 10:44AM Jan 26, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[2]

How to Import iTunes M4V Movies/TV Shows into Windows Media Player?

"I have a Coby MP3 player that is not compatable with iTunes and would like to know how to put the video on Windows Media Player?"

Has this problem frustrated you too? If so, just follow the step by step guide below to learn how to remove DRM protection from iTunes purchased M4V movies/TV shows, convert DRM protected iTunes M4V to Windows Media Video (.WMV), transfer iTunes movies/TV shows to Windows Media Player for playing without DRM restriction.

The only tool you need is Daniusoft Media Converter Pro, which acts as a DRM Removal, a Video Converter, an HD Video Converter and an Audio Converter. Check out the Best DRM Removal Software Review

1. Download Daniusoft Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. ( free download )

2. Add iTunes M4V files

You can import iTunes M4V files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

3. Select Output Format

By clicking the "Convert video to:" box, you can select the output video format for the source M4V files. For example, if you want to watch the DRM iTunes M4V movie/TV show on your PSP, you can choose "PSP, PS3" from the profile category list and choose "PSP Video MPEG-4(*.mp4) as the output format.

Note: This DRM removal software also allows you to customize the video/audio parameters for the output files if you are not satisfied with the default settings or cannot find the most appropriate output format for your specific mobile player. Just click the "Settings..." button to make the settings.

4. Start to convert M4V files

Click the "Start" button to begin to convert M4V files. Then, you can import iTunes video to Windows Media Player and enjoy iTunes movies/TV shows without any limitation.

Posted at 08:35PM Jan 24, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[1]

How to Rip DVDs to Video/Audio Files and Edit DVD Movie

The following step-by-step guide will show you how to rip DVD to AVI, WMV, MPEG, FLV, 3GP, MOV, VOB, ASF, MP4, etc, extrac audio from DVD to MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC, WAV, etc and edit DVD Movie with Aiseesoft DVD Ripper.

Step 1. Launch Aiseesoft DVD Ripper and add DVD Movie ( free download )

Insert the DVD into your DVD drive and click the "Load DVD" button to import the DVD Movie.

Tips: This DVD Ripper can load three DVD sources. You can load your DVD from DVD drive, DVD folder in your PC and also IFO file.

Step 2. Output Settings

This software can convert DVD to various video formats such as MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, VOB, etc. Click the "Profile" drop down list to select a format.

If you don't know much about mobile players, just select a format according to the name of your mobile player. For example, if you want to copy DVD to iPhone, just select "iPhone Video MPEG-4 (*.mp4)", and the default setting works great. If you want to customize the output video, you can click the "Settings" button next to the profile field to open the Settings window and set video resolution, frame rate, bit rate, encoder, etc. See the figure below:

Step 3. Select Subtitle and Audio

Regular DVD movies usually have several subtitles such as English, French, German, etc. You can select one you prefer. You can also delete the subtitle by selecting "No Subtitle". Selecting Audio is the same.

After the above steps, click the "Start" button to start conversion.

There are a few tips and tricks you need to pay attention to while using Aiseesoft DVD Ripper to rip DVD to video/audio files.

Tips 1. Trim Movie

If you just want to convert a clip from your DVD movie, you can click the "Trim" button to pop up the "Trim" dialog. You can trim a duration of the selected title or chapter by either dragging the "Start Time" and "End Time" sliders or setting the time parameters in corresponding fields.

Tips 2. Apply Movie Effect

If you want to change the original video effect, you can click the "Effect" icon to set the video brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. You can also apply special effects to your movie.

Tips 3. Crop Video

You can remove black edges around the movie by popping up the "Crop" dialogue.

It is recommended that you choose iSkysoft DVD Ripper for Mac if you want to rip DVD movie to video/audio files and edit DVD movie on Mac OS X.

Posted at 04:28AM Jan 20, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[1]

How to Transfer iTunes M4P Music to Windows Media Player

"I just got a new Chocolate Cell Phone and the only way I can put music onto it is to use Windows Media Player. But the problem is that I have all my music on iTunes and I can't figure out what to do to get all of that music copied onto Windows Media Player."

Has this problem frustrated you too? If so, just follow the step by step guide below to learn how to remove DRM protection from iTunes purchased M4P music files, convert DRM protected iTunes M4P to Windows Media Audio (.WMA), transfer iTunes music to Windows Media Player for playing without DRM restriction.

The only tool you need is Media Converter Pro, which acts as a DRM Removal, a Video Converter, an HD Video Converter and an Audio Converter. Check out the best DRM Removal Software Review

Step 1. Download Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. ( free download )

Step 2. Add iTunes M4P Files

You can import iTunes M4P files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

Step 3. Select Output Format

By clicking the "Convert audio to:" box, you can select the output audio format for the source M4P files. For example, if you want to play the DRM iTunes M4P on your PSP, you can choose "PSP, PS3" from the profile category list and choose MP3 as the output format.

Note: This DRM removal software also allows you to customize the video/audio parameters for the output files if you are not satisfied with the default settings or cannot find the most appropriate output format for your specific mobile player. Just click the "Settings..." button to make the settings.

Step 4. Start to convert M4P files

Click the "Start" button to begin to convert M4P files. Then, you can transfer iTunes music to Windows Media Player and enjoy the iTunes music without any limitation.

Posted at 10:11PM Jan 15, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[1]

How to Convert DRM Protected WMA WMV to Plain MP3 MP4?

The following article is going to show you how to remove DRM protection from purchased WMA WMV files and convert DRM protected WMA WMV to plain MP3 MP4 so that you can play them on iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, BlackBerry, Creative Zen, burn them to DVD discs, etc.

The only tool you need is Media Converter Pro, which acts as a DRM Removal, a Video Converter, an HD Video Converter and an Audio Converter.

Step 1. Download Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. (free download)

Step 2. Add protected WMA WMV files

You can import DRM protected WMA WMV files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

Step 3. Select the output format

By clicking the "Convert audio to:" or "Convert video to:" box, you can select the output format for the source WMA WMV files. For example, if you want to watch the DRM protected WMV video on your iPod Touch, you can choose "iPod" from the profile category list and choose "iPod Touch MPEG-4(*.mp4)" as the output format.

Note: This DRM Removal Software also allows you to customize the video/audio parameters for the output files if you are not satisfied with the default settings or cannot find the most appropriate output format for your specific mobile player. Just click the "Settings..." button to make the settings.

Step 4. Start to convert protected WMA WMV files

Click the "Start" button to begin to convert DRM WMV WMA files. Then, you can enjoy WMV WMA files without any limitation.

Posted at 08:52AM Jan 03, 2010 by Kindour Tin in General  |  Comments[2]