[mythtv-users] myth2ipod/nuvexport

[Scott Harris]

Stephen Robertson wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> I wonder if anyone is having any success with exporting video to an
> ipod, specifically in this case one of the nanos that can do video if
> that's relevant.
> 
> I have a setup working using the myth2ipod script which calls
> nuvexport for you.  It successfully transcodes the file which I can
> play with quicktime or on the ipod so thats all good.
> 
> However the quality isn't great, specifically there is a effect that
> looks to be something to do with the compression.  It is most
> pronounced in a scene where there is very little change it gets
> progressivly worse and the corrects itself, which leads to a jerky
> effect.  If you want to have a look here is a sample output file.
> 
> http://81.174.135.24/ipodfeed/1001_20071108163000.ipod.mp4
> 
> I don't really know enough about video to know what options if any
> there are to fiddle with so any help would be appreciated.

I've have a quick write up on how I did this to my new
3g nano.  It is here -> http://blog.webhounds.net/?p=6
It basically outlines that I've had great results with

/usr/bin/ffmpeg -i “%DIR%/%FILE%” -f mp4
-vcodec mpeg4-b 1200kb -g 300 -acodec aac
-ar 44100 -ab 192 -s 320×240  -aspect 4:3
“/video/ipod/%TITLE%-%SUBTITLE%.mp4?

Scott