DVD Movies, Camera movie files, getting them into the iPad?

[nutsnbolts]

Ok, I have done this in the past before using a couple of applications and after going through the daunting process, although working well, it was a daunting process.

At that time, it really wasn't worth my time for my iPhone and with the bigger screen on the iPad, I figured I'd give it another try.

Anyone here want to share their "Process" and what "applications" used to get movies from DVD's, camera movie files, etc., into the iPad quickly.

I know you have to use iTunes to sync the movies into the device but I'm looking for the process before the iTunes sync process.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dmac77]

Use handbrake to convert video files to iTunes/iPod compatible formats.

http://handbrake.fr/

Don

 

[Peter Harrison]

You don't have to use iTunes.

Best methods for DVDs are:

Handbrake - iTunes - iPad Videos app

or

Handbrake - email - download and watch in GoodReader

or

Handbrake - store in location like iDisk or Dropbox - download and watch in GoodReader

The list goes on and on like that though.

 

[Runt888]

I use RipIt to make a full backup of the DVD (with all menus, extras, etc). This allows me to experiment with different encoding settings, and not have to worry about scratching my disks. Once I have several DVD rips ready to go, I use handbrake with the Apple Universal setting to encode for the iPad, letting it run overnight.