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Frame Rate: You can just leave the fps set to Same as source or select 29.97.

Encoder: If you selected H264 as your codec, you must also choose the Baseline profile for the Encoder. MP4 can also use the Baseline profile and still work on your iPod Video. In the interest of simplicity, just select x264 (Baseline profile).

If you selected MPEG-4 as your codec, then you should pick FFmpeg for your Encoder.

Quality: Set the Quality to Average bitrate and enter anything between 400 and 1500. Some people will want higher quality files while others will prefer files that take up less hard drive space. As an experiment, rip one DVD at 400 and another at 700. Compare the two and decide which bitrate is best for you. Please keep in mind that a higher bitrate will result in a higher quality video file but be larger in file size. I usually rip movies that have good special effects or cinematography like Sin City or The Matrix at 1500. But 1000 is good enough for Apple TV and your iPod or iPhone.

2-pass encoding: If you really want a high quality file, select 2-pass encoding. With a "2-pass encoding", the encoder will go over your video twice to make it as good as possible. As a result, your DVD will take twice as long to encode, but look and sound better with a smaller file size. We suggest 2 pass.