Magic DVD Ripper
For those of you still struggling with how to convert a DVD you own for viewing on your Evo, this is another option.
I use Magic DVD Ripper (this is a commercial product but has a 30-day unrestricted trial), this program will rip your DVD to MP4 and resize the image output in one simple step. I found it easier to use than HandBrake, and will deal with most copy protection schemes; HandBrake doesn't.
Here are the settings that worked best for me:
1. On the Profile menu, open the profile editor and create a new profile (i.e., HTC Evo).
2. Enter the following parameters:
- Video Type: MP4
- Frame Rate: 30 fps
- Volume: original (or louder, your preference)
- Resolution: 800x448 (wide screen) - 640x480 (full screen)
- Video Codec: MPEG4
- Video Bitrate: 800 Kbps (good image, 1000 - or higher - better quallity but bigger file)
- Audio Codec: AAC
- Audio Bitrate: 96 Kbps (good sound, 128 better but bigger file)
Save the profile and select it from the list when ripping the DVD. On the average these settings produce files under 1GB. When encoding video, file size and quality are proportional; increasing the bitrates will produce better sound and image quality at the expense of a larger file. For the Evo, the bitrates suggested above are the lowest that produce a good quality video/audio for my taste on this small screen, YMMV.
When done, create a folder named Video (if not already done) and transfer via USB to the Evo's SD card. The file will show automatically on the stock video player, just tap and it will start playing.
Hope this helps...Carl