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Where can I get good looking videos for an Ipod?

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As @1337Me asked — good-looking videos for an iPod, "besides the obvious"? pointed to the obvious paid source; below are practical, legal alternatives and a quick workflow to get sharp MP4s on most iPods.

Free and paid sources

  • Public-domain and classic films: Internet Archive has many downloads in MP4.
  • Creator-direct and high-quality uploads: Vimeo often offers higher bitrate downloads when the uploader allows them (Vimeo).
  • Podcasts, filmmaker sites, and DRM-free retailers sell downloadable MP4s — look specifically for "DRM-free" or MP4/H.264 files.

Quick conversion + transfer workflow

  1. Start with the highest-quality source you can (DVD rip or high-bitrate download).
  2. Convert with HandBrake using an iPod/iPhone preset or set container to MP4, codec to H.264 (Baseline for maximum compatibility). HandBrake makes this easy (HandBrake).
  3. Match the device resolution: most older click-wheel iPods display around 320x240; iPhone/iPod touch use 480x320. Aim for ~800–1500 kbps video and 96–160 kbps AAC audio; use two-pass for best quality/size balance.
  4. Test playback on the desktop (VLC is a quick tester: VLC), then import and sync.

Troubleshooting and cautions
If a file refuses to play, re-encode with a known preset, check file extension (.mp4), and ensure no DRM. Respect copyright: only download or rip content you own or that is explicitly free to distribute.

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iTunes store?

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besides the obvious

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