Re: Apple TV - Video Formats

["rb_ziggy" <rb.lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think I'm going to have to have a go at the Apple TV.  As I have all
these .ISO files, what is the 'best' fromat to convert these to to assure
best quality is retained and likely future-proof compatibility?  Reading
around it looks like it may be H.264???

Also, any recommendations for software to do the conversion (PC based)
would be gratefully received.  All the ripped DVDs are std quality and not
HD/Blueray, though I'll probably be going that way soon.

Thanks

Richard

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "White, Peter" <peter.white@...>
wrote:
>
> No, it's very fussy about what it will play.  I'm part way though
converting my library to M4V/MP4 to satisfy the needs of Apple TV (and
iPad, iPod, iPhone...)
>
> Obviously there's apps that will take care of playing non-MP4 files on
the mobile devices, but so far there's no sign of an app store for Apple
TV.
>
> Pete
>
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
rb_ziggy
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 3:33 PM
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Apple TV - Video Formats
>
>
>
> Does anyone know whether the new Apple TV will play / stream .iso
container files from a network drive a) at all, b) via iTunes etc.
>
> Had a look at the Apple TV site but its a bit vague as far as I can
tell.
>
> Like the idea of the new device but not if I have to re-rip /
re-encode the dvd library (Again that is. I've previously recontainered the
whole lot into .iso)
>
> Thanks
>
>
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