Hey Strawdawg,
it is possible to watch many more movies on the ipod, you need to convert them with a software. I have plenty of movies I got on DVD converted to ipod format and watch them on hotel TV screens when I am on business trips. This works perfectly, of course I had to purchase the right cable as well.
Lona:
I agree, that David Lynch spiel is awesome.
Okay, we don’t all have access to a spectacular cinema that plays nostalgia flicks. However, I’m pretty certain television sets and D.V.D. players are easy to find. I’d never settle for that iPhone bull.
David Lynch speaks the truth. So it has been said, so it shall come to pass.
I don’t own an iPod…I don’t even own a mobile telephone!
Think about it: you wouldn’t watch porno movies on a two-inch screen, would you now? So why sell short “West Side Story” or “Return of the Jedi”?
People listen to music on iPods SUPER LOUD…but watch movies on their iPhones SUPER SMALL?
Since when did the visual run a poor second to the aural?
If I were stuck in bed unable to watch films, that’s the way the crumble cookies. I have a list of classic films I won’t even watch on TELEVISION because I know I have an excellent chance of experiencing them at the cinema…and shall wait patiently for the chance to do so!
Wow!
Calm it down with your “holier-than-thou” attitude… You don’t like it, he does- end of.
@ Mark- Damn, get over yourself man!
I’m up and in wheelchair now- progress. I’ve been watching lots on FBC with an App on iPhone merci beacoup @CINEMAQUEBECOIS+. Great resource. And watching TWiTtv/radio the Tech Guy. I have also been following Sun3D. I’m well impressed at the technology. There is a pace for everything. I’m not likely to watch Avator on the iPhone but to be able to watch and listen to a variety of stuff is fantastic. I hope some day I can afford an iPad but what is it they say?- every five years technology halves it’s price and doubles it’s power. Not sure if I can wait 10 years till it’s affordable. (cancer is a b…h- but then so is age!) (".)
I’m sorry @CINEMAQUEBECOIS+ meant NFB App
That was the cooles David Lynch video ever. Agree 100%
I’ll chime on and say I would never watch a film on the iPhone (and I’m typing this on the iPhone so I’m not a hater). There’s a lifetime of bullshit on YouTube to watch that’s totally appropriate for mobile consumption. Ironically, the DL video is a perfect example. But a real film. Never. not even on an iPad.
I would not watch an iPhone either, normally I connect my laptop to my TV for watching films at theauteurs. I also don’t like to watch them on the notebook itself. But the iPad may be different – it really is a pity that it does not do flash watching theauters-films there is not possible.
Is this likely to change? Can theauteurs make their streaming videos watchable on the iPad?
Vimeo has done it …
I think that would be great!
Parth Gadhia, for your benefit as well as others, I’ll repeat myself and self-analyse step by step:
“Lona:
I agree, that David Lynch spiel is awesome."
I agreed with Lona. Problem?
“Okay, we don’t all have access to a spectacular cinema that plays nostalgia flicks. However, I’m pretty certain television sets and D.V.D. players are easy to find. I’d never settle for that iPhone bull.”
I understood not everyone can get to a cinema. And I do believe watching films on screens the size of a postage stamp is not worth doing. Again, just agreeing with Lona and David Lynch.
“David Lynch speaks the truth. So it has been said, so it shall come to pass.”
If I were not an atheist, David Lynch would be God for this comment.
“I don’t own an iPod…I don’t even own a mobile telephone!”
Just outing myself as an anomaly, Pardy.
“Think about it: you wouldn’t watch porno movies on a two-inch screen, would you now? So why sell short “West Side Story” or “Return of the Jedi”?”
Nothing “holier-than-thou” about this either. Maybe it shows I think about kinky sex a lot, certainly not holier-than-thou.
“People listen to music on iPods SUPER LOUD…but watch movies on their iPhones SUPER SMALL?”
Pardy, this is a true observation. It strikes me as curious. Even when the plugs are right in their ears, people turn up the iPods so loud even I can hear it from five metres away. Yet for some reason people accept small images. Maybe people like to go to extremes in opposite directions. It’s got me beat.
“Since when did the visual run a poor second to the aural?”
See above.
“If I were stuck in bed unable to watch films, that’s the way the crumble cookies. I have a list of classic films I won’t even watch on TELEVISION because I know I have an excellent chance of experiencing them at the cinema…and shall wait patiently for the chance to do so!”
That’s fatalistic. Holier-than-thou has nothing to do with it. And I was just explaining why I haven’t seen certain classic movies. I prefer going to the theatre if possible.
So I really don’t know what’s so “holier than thou” about that. You seem to offend easily. Approach my “About Me” page with caution (soon to be given a German theme because it’s Festival of German Film time).
Mark, some other day, I would’ve counter-analysed, “step-by-step”, but I really don’t have the time nor the inclination right now. The man’s unwell, on bed-rest, and he’s looking for some help- HOW TO watch a movie on an iPhone, and not WHETHER TO watch a movie on an iPhone. If he had access to a TV and/or a DVD player, he wouldn’t really be asking. And while suggestions are obviously made, and opinions pointed out, your post has a condescending tone to it.
In all the drivel, complaining and moaning about how people should/shouldn’t do this and that, and some self-advertising ( Your profile says you’re a “hippy”- now that’s an oxymoron right there!), I didn’t see anything that was even minutely helpful. Add to that, the derogatory tone of your post, and it sure does sound “holier-than-thou.” Barring your extremely helpful introductory post to me, which I’m very grateful for, all I’ve heard you do is moan, and “out yourself as an anomaly.” Try re-re-reading your post, and re-self-analysing, and you’ll see what I’m talking about- holier-than-thou.
And if you don’t- fair enough, we’ll agree to disagree. :-)
Gerld, and anyone else in the free world, can feel at liberty to watch movies on whatever size screen they like (especially if you’ve been limited through illness). Mark is only asserting that he’s not willing to go below a certain standard. In many ways, he’s right. “Gone with the Wind” was created to be seen on a giant-ass screen, not on something the size of a postcard. “Lawrence of Arabia”? Same thing. If we want to get the most out of our movies, we should have some standards about it. I’m with Mark; if I were sick, and could only see something on a little iPhone, I’d just read some books or use my iPhone to listen to music real loud. When I’m better, I’ll return to my 52-inch TV or the movie theatre. If that’s not how Gerld chooses to do it, then so be it; Gerld is his own man, and welcome to do as he pleases. I won’t judge him for it, but I see no harm in Mark or myself expressing our own approach to these things.
It’s not about the opinion- the way it was pointed out.
Quoting my previous post- “And while suggestions are obviously made, and opinions pointed out, your post has a condescending tone to it.”
Parth Gadhia:
It’s not up to you to decide for me how I meant something. I know I did not mean it in a negative tone. However, if you choose to take it that way, that’s your problem.
Not once did I make light of the fellow in the wheelchair. And personally, I would find his predicament horrible. He has my sympathy but I, personally, would be movie-less because I do not accept iPhones as a substitute for the arthouse. He might, I don’t. Viva la difference. And I’m not the first person to make such statements…and the David Lynch video posted was FAR worse than anything I said AND had spoken tone AND an angry old man with Big Hair visual.
This is the internet, Parth. You cannot hear my tone of voice. Maybe in future I should write my posts like a stageplay, with emotions in parantheses…now THAT would be condescending.
Parth:
“Outing myself as an anomaly” is me being facetious. In truth, I came out as an anomaly when you were still in primary school. Again, not my fault you missed the irony.
Parth:
Describing myself as a hippy is not an “oxymoron.” If I were to call you a “jumbo shrimp”, that would be an example of an oxymoron. I dare say you should consult a dictionary before attempting to sound educated. And it’s not up to you, Parth, to tell me what lifestyle I should lead. And if you think there is a way a hippy should act, maybe you can make a stereotypical “Dragnet” style short for your university class.
Jack Webb would be proud.
PHANTOM is right on point. Note he didn’t get his knickers in a knot either. That’s because some people can detect the difference between Mark being strident and Mark just making a calm point. Some can, some can’t, you’re in the latter category, Pardy.
And if you only want to see my darkly toned posts, fine Pardy. I’ve also contributed plenty of factiods, humour and opinions about film others appreciate. Sorry for being passionate, maybe you’d prefer it if we all were Pod People.
PHANTOM said:
“Mark is only asserting that he’s not willing to go below a certain standard. In many ways, he’s right. “Gone with the Wind” was created to be seen on a giant-ass screen, not on something the size of a postcard. “Lawrence of Arabia”? Same thing. If we want to get the most out of our movies, we should have some standards about it. I’m with Mark; if I were sick, and could only see something on a little iPhone, I’d just read some books or use my iPhone to listen to music real loud.”
Exactly.
I’ve never seen “Lawrence” because I’m waiting for the Astor to play it again in 70mm. No way am I settling for this on television. And if you think mine and Phantom’s views on this are hardcore, you ought to read the Astor e-letters I get: they REALLY belabour the “big screen” thing to encourage you along to the cinema.
And if you wanna agree to disagree, Pardy, why reply in the first place? Just skip to the next post. Nobody has a gun to your head.
Watching movies on an iPod isn’t that bad.
Now kids let’s not fight about this. I’m nearly better, thank you for your good wishes, and up watching La Vie En Rose on my kick-ass HD tv with surround sound, etc. It was never implied that I would choose to watch anything on an iPhone. When you are in bed 24 hours for weeks on end you can need a change from reading, listening to music, etc. It’s like this: I’m sure I could sleep in my car if I had to but I’m not likely to chose to. Sometimes we have to make do. If you have ever made a 20 flight you’ll know you’ll watch any rubbish on those tiny screens. If I’ve missed anything on those longer posts please forgive:- I’m reading this on my iPhone and .. well you know how rubbish that is!
BTW just so u get the pic right in your head: I’m not a man but rather a middle-aged woman (some might even say ‘old’.. But not to my face). I look forward to hearing about the iPad on sat though it’ll be a long time b4 we have it here in Ireland!!!
Ah, well, good on you Mark.
Cheers
P.S.- "and some self-advertising ( Your profile says you’re a “hippy”- now that’s an oxymoron right there!) "
Hippy- not an oxymoron- Self-advertising hippy- An oxymoron. And-
Lol. I posted a monster hijack! Im sorry!
I’ve said this in another post and so I’ll say it again here, I don’t understand the polarity (especially when it becomes obviously personal and vitriolic). To understand, use and expect others to adopt “Vive la difference” first requires self-application. Although I think a great way to watch film is on the big screen (for example when I get to see the ‘Intended’ rather than ‘studio’ version of Metropolis it will definetely be in a theater), my experience of it depends on the distance that the screen is from my eyes. Can anyone here truly say that if they were four feet away from a seventy foot high screen that they will be ‘experiencing it the way the filmmakers intended?’. Likewise, if any of the other ways I choose to consume visual media such as home screen, laptop or ipod is one hundred feet away – would I truly be “experiencing it?” Some people would rather listen to music when ill in bed. Good for them. Personally, and this is “vive la difference”, I’d rather watch a film and if all I have is an ipod, then damn it better have big storage.
Yes @Steve I agree. It was not a moral question as to whether I should but just if it was possible to watch movies on my iPhone. I am taken aback that people will preach as to the rights and wrongs of where one watches their movies. There is no great ‘snob’ value in liking your movies and perhaps even knowing a bit of the history:- what ever gets you through the day. Perhaps I can indeed appreciate movies on my iPhone. I might have great eye sight, or just am easily pleased. Does not make me any more of a plebian for that.
Andy:
Could you tell me what that software is please. I’m a bit of a luddite.
@Strawdawg- Use any software that converts your files to mp4 I reckon. The following softwares should do the trick in order of use-
DVD Ripping Package: DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0 (free download)
MPEG 4 encoder: Videora iPod Converter (free download)
iTunes (free download)
http://www.anders.com/guides/convert/video/iPod/windows.html – This is a nice step-by-step guide on how to convert it using those softwares.
Cheera :-)
@Strawdog: To add to Parth’s list I’d recommend ‘Format Factory’. I’ve tried a few others and this one is coming out tops for me.
Kind regards,
Steve
“BTW just so u get the pic right in your head: I’m not a man but rather a middle-aged woman”
@ Gerld- Hehe, sorry about that :0)
I’ve already ordered my ipad, hope it’s as good as it looks. Apple’s shipping it to India, if the order’s placed at one of the Apple stores in the United States, so I’m sure they’ll ship it to Ireland too, in case you’d be interested and have people in the States who could go to the store and order it for you.
Hope you get well soon :-)
Parth
@parth. No problem at all. I think we all presume we ae talking to men! That’s an idea. I’ll look into it.
Take it easy
gerald
Actually it’s really sad that people don’t see films where they were originally supposed to be seen these days – in the cinema. I live in Finland and I know only one cinema that shows older fims/art films/retrospectives etc. and it’s in Helsinki (the capital city). I have to travel there by bus for 40 minutes but it’s worth going there once in a while. It’s totally different seeing a film in cinema where it’s supposed to be seen. I remember seeing my first Eisenstein film there (Strike, 1925) and it was a very powerful experience. The big screen and the effect of Eisenstein’s montage made it look like the canvas was going to tear up at some point! Still I can’t see everything at that particular theatre because it doesn’t always have what I’d like to see in it’s programme. That’s why I have to watch many films on dvd. But tv-screen is a minimium for me. I agree with David Lynch. You definitely can’t experience a film on an i-phone!
I’m lucky to have the Irish Film Institute in Dublin, Ireland. They showing a season of Hitchcock this month, though I may not get to see them. Saw Casablanca in IFI. A different experience on the big screen. The IFI is a great resource if anyone in Dublin. A great restaurant and meeting place and super shop. It’s in the heart of Dublin.
Here is one last more for Strawdawg: I convert with handbrake, a free software available for Mac and Win.
Lona
Contrary to Steve, I enjoy that David Lynch video probably more than most things.