Showing posts with label Apple TV. Show all posts
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Convert AVI from MiniDV cassettes to Apple TV with AC3 5.1

Mini DV tapes provide some of the best quality for consumer videos, but there is not much you can do with it until the video is captured and converted onto a computer. When Mini DV footage is uploaded, it automatically is uploaded as a large AVI file, which is not compatible with QuickTime player or iTunes. If you’d like to watch your Mini DV shootings on HDTV via Apple TV box, it’s a must that you convert AVI files to M4V or MP4 video. A conversion can help save hard drive space and still keeps the excellent quality provided by the camera. 

 

A Apple TV users’ question from discussions.apple.com 

How to go from MiniDV AVI files to Apple TV on a Windows box? 

I have the following equipment: 

- iMac 
– MiniDV camcorder 
– HDTV that supports 480p and 1080i (but not 720p, and it has component inputs only, i.e. no HDMI) 
– Hard-wired ethernet network between computer and TV rooms 

When I upload my home movies from MiniDV tapes to my computer they are saved as big uncompressed AVI files (one hour = approx. 12 GB.) which I usually either encode as MPEG2 & burn to DVD, or encode as DivX files for viewing on my Mac. I’d like to buy an AppleTV and convert my AVI files into a format that I can use to watch them on my HDTV. What is the best way of doing this? What (Windows) software should I download/buy to do it? How should I encode the files? Can DivX files be viewed via AppleTV? Ideally I’d like to convert the AVIs to a format that will allow me some flexiblity to continue viewing them on my Mac in other applications (though I don’t have any particular need to view them on handheld devices.) 

Thanks! 

According to Apple TV Specs, the Apple TV does not support Divx codec AVI files. You’ll need to convert the AVI files from MiniDV cassettes to Apple TV support format. Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac is one application that will convert your AVI files to H.264/MPEG-4 M4V format, or using ATV Flash.Apple TV Video and Audio Formats Support 

H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats. 

MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats. 

Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format. 

HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-throughWhy Can’t Play AVI on Apple TV 3 

AVI files are a common format for compressed video clips. AVI files are often containers, and can contain audio/video compressed using varying different codecs (this is similar to an .m4v file either using MPEG-4 compression or H.264 compression). Most AVI files use DivX, Xvid or 3ivX compression codecs. AVI all look the same on the “outside“, but on the “inside“, they may be completely different.Method 1: Play AVI files from MiniDV on Apple TV with aTV Flash 

ATV Flash is a software package that supercharges your new Apple TV, unleashing a plethora of new functionality. Don’t worry about the technical details – aTV Flash (black) is simple to use and safe for your Apple TV. Just follow the instructions to install it on your Apple TV. Then you’ll be able to play .AVI files on your Apple TV. 

But majority of us will probably at some point to watch these AVI videos on other Apple devices such as iPod 5, iPad 3, or iPhone 5 etc. So, under this condition, Method 2 – re-encoding AVI files from Mini cassettes to MPEG-4/H.264 M4V, would be better for us.Method 2: Re-encoding AVI files from Mini cassetteson to Apple TV support format 

With AVI to Apple TV Converter for Mac, you can convert AVI to iTunes supported M4V video formats for playback on Apple TV. Below are the two best AVI to Apple TV Converter tools that were well welcomed on the market now. Read on to find which one suits you best.1. HandBrake (Windows/OS X): 

Handbrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder, available for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows. But with handbrake it takes way too long and would be impossible to convert 100′s of movies & TV shows. However, its main function however is DVD ripping. 



2. Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac/Video Converter Ultimate

Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac is a all-in-one AVI to Apple TV converting program to convert between all popular video formats – including 1080p/720p MKV, AVI, Tivo, MTS, M2TS, MXF, MOV etc., as well as extract soundtracks from video files and then convert to popular audio formats. By taking advantage of its optimized presets for portable devices, users are able to convert all their favorite videos to Apple TV 3, Apple TV 2, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod, all kinds of Android & Windows devices, PS3, Xbox 360, etc.

Meanwhile, it also can convert 1080p/720p camera/camcorder footage(.MXF, .MTS, .MOV, .AVI…) to editable files for using in non-linear editing apps like Final Cut Pro (X), iMovie, FCE, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and more Mac Editing Software. The HD footage can be compressed to SD video clips for storage when you wanna save storage space. The Mac ATV Ultimate Converter is also able to extract audios from Blu-rays, DVDs and various videos for media players with high quality and fast conversion speed. (Here is review)An easy guide of converting AVI files from MiniDV cassettes to H.264/MPEG-4 M4V on Apple TV

Step 1. Import mini-DV tapes as AVI file on computer hard drive.

Step 2. Get Pavtube Mac AVI to Apple TV Converter.



Or Video Converter Ultimate if you work on PC.

Step 3. Launch the software, drag and drop DV .AVI files to the Converter.

Step 4. Press on “Format” bar and choose a preset from “Apple TV” category.

For encoding videos to Apple TV 2/3, choose:

Apple TV 3 Dolby Digital Pass-through (*.m4v) preset – H.264 video profile with AC3 5.1 and AAC stereo (1920×1080);
Apple TV 2 Dolby Digital Pass-through (*.m4v) preset- H.264 video profile with AC3 5.1 and AAC stereo (1280×720);



Learn how to encode MKV DTS to AAC/AC3 5.1 surround sound

Step 5. Press the big “Convert” button to get the software converting Mini DV .avi to .m4v video for Apple TV.

Step 6. After conversion simply press “Open” to locate converted M4V video in 720p/1080p. Add the videos to iTunes library, and then you can enable home sharing feature and have your iTunes stream the MiniDV shootings to Apple TV. Enjoy your recordings on HDTV!Why choose Pavtube iMedia Converter/Video Converter Ultimate?

Because it lets you convert AVI, MKV, MPG, WMV, TiVo and also rips DVD and even Blu-ray movies to iPad, iPhone and Apple TV! The new Apple TV presets lets you export 1080p and 720p M4V with higher video quality and dual audio tracks for the Apple TV 3rd Gen and Apple TV 2nd Gen models. Default presets aim to create videos of iTunes store movie quality, and users can set higher quality up to 10mbps from “Settings” panel. Both AC3 and AAC audio are retained so that you can either let Apple TV pass-through Dolby Digital to A/V receiver to take advantage of your surround sound system, or have Apple TV decodes AAC and exports stereo audio.

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1. What is a mini DV?

Digital Video (DV) is a digital video format created by Sony, JVC, Panasonic and other video camera producers, and launched in 1995. Using digital technology, Mini DV captures video and audio on high-density cassette tapes. This format is very popular, as it delivers sound and video that is decidedly sharp and high quality. Its lightweight and compact size wins the heart of all walks of life.

2. What is an .m4v file?

An .m4v file is a MPEG-4 file extension used for videos downloaded from the Apple iTunes store; includes TV episodes, full-length Movies, and music videos, etc. It is similar to an .mp4 file, but may be copy-protected using Apple’s FairPlay DRM copyright protection. Permission is needed when play protected M4V video files. If you want to play the M4V videos on media player successfully, an effective way is to change the “.m4v” file extension to “.mp4″.

More information on Apple TV Column.

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Get 3D Contents for Watching on Apple TV 2/3

Summary: This guide will show you how to convert 3D Movies to Apple TV 2/3 compatible formats so you can watch all 3D contents on Apple TV 2/3 with 3D effect. 

The Apple TV does not currently offer 3D rentals. And unfortunately the current Apple product lineup does support 3D viewing. There are rumors that Apple will eventually release an actual television which could provide 3D support. The good news is that - you can enjoy all 3D contents on Apple TV 2/3 after reading this guide. Here, we give some tips of how to convert/rip/stream 3D Blu-rays to Apple TV 2/3 on Windows and Mac with the best 3D Movie to Apple TV Converter. Later you can play all 3D movie on the Apple TV 2/3. 

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According to the main spec of the new Apple TV, we find the Apple TV 2/3 supported formats is still limited to MOV, M4V and MOV. Thus, before you can watch 3D Contents on Apple TV, you have to rip and convert the 3D to Apple TV 3 supported video format on Mac OS X El Capitan first. And in order to play 3D movies on the ATV 2/3 freely, one easy-to-use Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate that supports handling 3D Blu-ray/DVD disc is necessary. Read the review

With this all-in-one 3D Video Converter Ultimate for Apple TV 2/3, you can easily convert 3D Blu-ray movie no matter from Blu-ray disc, Blu-ray movie folder, DVD disc, MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV, Tivo, MPG, FLV/F4V files and export Anaglyph, Top-Bottom, Side-by-Side 3D video supported by Apple TV 2/3 with the best quality easily. If you are a Mac user, thenPavtube iMedia Converter for Mac is your first choose. Now, download this professional App and follow below guide to learn How to Convert 3D movies to SBS MP4/MKV for Apple TV 2/3. 

Step-by-step: How to Watch 3D Content on Apple TV 2/3 ? 

  

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Step 1: Insert your 3D/2D Blu-ray or standard DVD movie to disc drive, and click "Load from disc" button to load Blu-ray or DVD from ROM. For video file, click the "Add video" button, browse to computer hard drive and import video into this app. 

 

Step 2: Tap on "Format" bar and find "3D Video", there are a lot of format options for you. "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" is recommended for Apple TV 2/3. (Read the differences Between Anaglyph 3D and Side-by-Side 3D). 

 

Step 3: Click the “Settings” icon and you will go into a new interface named “Profile Settings”. You can adjust codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel or 3D Depth in the interface according to your needs and optimize the output file quality. 

Step 4: Click "Convert" button, video to SBS 3D MP4 conversion begins. you can stream the converted 3D SBS MP4 movie from Mac to your Apple TV via HDMI or iTunes or the Home Sharing Servers in Apple. Now, Simply select one of your files and enjoy your 3D content in full immersion with Apple TV 2/3! 

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Rip Blu-ray on HDTV via Apple TV 4

There is a lot of ways available for enjoy Blu-ray on Mac and the latest OS X El Capitan allows users to send their computer screen to HDTV via Airplay Mirroring with Apple TV 4. So below I will show you the way to enjoy Blu-ray on HDTV via Apple TV 4 on Mac OS X El Capitan. AirPlay Mirroring in OS X El Capitan takes advantage of the hardware video encoding capabilities of 4rd Generation Intel Core processors. Hardware video encoding allows AirPlay Mirroring to efficiently deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. 

Requirements for AirPlay Mirroring in Mac OS X El Capitan 

1. iMac (Mid 2011 or newer), Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer), MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer). 

2. Apple TV (4rd generation) with software update v5.0 or later. See How to update Apple TV software. 

3. AirPlay Mirroring requires either a Wi-Fi (802.11 a/g/n) connection or an Ethernet connection to the same local network that your Apple TV 4 uses. 

4.Pavtube BDMagic for Mac and Blu-ray drive (USB3.0 or above) 

Turning AirPlay Mirroring on and off 

If your Mac supports AirPlay Mirroring, an AirPlay Mirroring menu extra appears in the menu bar when an Apple TV is on the same network. Turn on/off mirroring by selecting an Apple TV from the AirPlay Mirroring menu: 

 

Note: The AirPlay Mirroring menu extra icon is blue when AirPlay Mirroring is on. 

Resolution matching modes 

You can choose between two desktop resolution matching modes that let you select which display will have the best image. When AirPlay Mirroring is turned on, select a "Match Desktop Size" choice via the AirPlay Mirroring menu extra. 

 

Match Desktop Size To: Apple TV 4 

AirPlay Mirroring changes the desktop resolution to best match your Apple TV 4, resulting in 16:9 aspect ratio that fills the HDTV screen. This setting often produces the sharpest image on the HDTV. 

Match Desktop Size To: This Mac 

AirPlay Mirroring scales the contents of the desktop to fit on the Apple TV 4, leaving the resolution of your Mac's display unchanged. Use this setting for the sharpest image on your Mac's display. 

Tips: Best Blu-ray to HD TV Ripper for Mac El Capitan–Pavtube BDMagic for Mac 

From the abovementioned principles, a great number of blu-ray to HD TV Via Mac El Capitan converters will be filtered out. Only the elites meeting all the standards survive. Among them Pavtube BDMagic for Macstands out from the crowd and unquestionably becomes the best Mac blu-ray to HD TV Ripper. It has been upgrade the new Mac OS X El Capitan and helps to rip all of your commercial blu-ray to any HD TV from Apple TV 4 Via Mac El Capitan at lightning speed with high video quality. Read the review

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Download the Program to Rip Blu-ray to HD TV Via Mac El Capitan 

Step 1. Load Blu-ray 

Launch the best Mac Blu-ray to HDTV Converter and click icon like a disc to load your Blu-ray movie with BD drive to it. It’s free to select subtitles for output. 

 

Step 2: Set the output format 

You can choose the output format according to your TV brand in TVs profile. Here, we choose “Sony TV(*mp4)” as the output format for Sony HD TV. 

 

If you like the playing 3D movies on HD TV from Mac OS X El Capitan, you can select format from “3D Video” option. 

Tip: And click Settings bar, you can adjust the level of compression to suit the quality you want. Keep in mind the file size and video quality is based more on bitrate than resolution which means bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss, and vice versa. 

 

Step 3: Start Blu-ray to HDTV conversion 

Press right-bottom “Convert” button to get the process on. When the process is completed, locate the created movie by opening the output folder. 

When the conversion finishes, click “Open” to find the converted video files. Then you can effortless transfer the video files to HD TV from Mac OS X El Capitan for playback on the go. And of course, as the common format supported by general player devices, you can stream this Blu-ray movie to your smart phone and tablet, too. 

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