Help video format/size/resolution?

[jambomakaveli]

was so used to converting dvd's or video files and putting them onto my iphone/ipod.

they always looked great, and this i think was due to the fact that i was using a program which had the iphone and ipod as preset settings. i.e i was able to select them from a dropdown list.

with the hudl being new, i have downloaded around 10 different programs, and none have the settings for the hudl.

im really struggling.

what i would ideally like to do is put my sons dvd movies onto his new hudl.

so far, whenever i try they are pixelated and dont look that great. they always looked amazing on ipod/iphone.

im lost when it comes to all this resolution, bitrate, codecs.

could anyone recommend some settings for me, and also what matters and what doesnt.

like how do i know what resolution to choose, its all so confusing!

 

[El Presidente]

The Hudl has a screen resolution of 1440x900 so anything up to that should be ok.

What are you using to convert? Handbrake is a pretty popular choice and I think it does most of the work for you.

 

[Scootmien]

The Hudl has a screen resolution of 1440x900 so anything up to that should be ok.

What are you using to convert? Handbrake is a pretty popular choice and I think it does most of the work for you.

Handbrake hasn't let me down yet. Really great program with loads of functionality.

 

[totalguy]

can you not just use something like vlc media player? which should play most if not all video formats without converting

well thats how it is on a pc

 

[efjaydee]

I find MPlayer handles everything I chuck at it. The presets you've been using should work fine.

 

[Tracyreen201503]

Most licenses program has already customize the best output file resolution, bitrate and codecs when you choose the output file format.