Blackberry Video Conversion for the 8800 & 8300 using Handbrake
Many thanks to jes5910 on the Handbrake Forum for discovering these settings for the Blackberry 8800 (which is the same resolution as the Blackberry Curve 8300).
HandBrake Settings for Blackberry Video Encoding Format: MP4
I have not had a chance to try this but will in the next few days.
Codec: MPEG-4 Video/AAC Audio
Frame rate: 15fps
Encoder: FFMpeg
Frame rate: 15fps
Quality: Avg Bitrate 1500 kpbs
Unchecked chapter markers
Output: 320 x 128 (kept aspect ratio for widescreen version)
BB screen size is 320x240 so if you keep aspect ratio just set the first # to 320 and the second will default
Has anyone else tried this setup? Leave a comment and let us all know.
Free Video Converter - Blackberry Video Conversion using Handbrake
How-to Convert DVDs to Blackberry Video Converter Tutorial
Blackberry's are fun but sometimes you want something more than email. Take the time to convert a few movies to Blackberry video and make your co-workers jealous!
Follow these directions and you will be watching video in no time.
Here is a quick tutorial for converting DVDs to Blackberry videos. When I have time I will make a tutorial specific to the Blackberry.
Special Note: Purchase a 2-4 GB micro SD card for your Blackberry before you install any videos. I bought a 2 GB card for $29. Check here for good prices.
5 Steps to Create DVDs to Blackberry Videos
1. For Encrypted DVDs convert the DVD with DVD Shrink. Save the output as an ISO image on your harddrive.
Here is an excellent tutorial on how to do that.
Make sure you have plenty of diskspace on your drive. DVDs in ISO format average 4-8 GB to store. Once you have converted the video in the next step you can delete the ISO file.
2. Download Blackberry Video Convert and install it on you computer.
Blackberry Video Converter Steps
3. Select Welcome tab and Choose or Change Device. Select either the Pearl (240x260) or 88xx & Curve (320x240). This set the device resolution for the video file.
4. Select the Quick Convert File button. Blackberry Video Convert does not say it will support ISO files but it does. Select All Files in the browse window and locate the ISO file you created with DVD Shrink and select it.
Blackberry Video Converter will start a new command window for the encoder to convert the file from ISO to AVI. This will create a new file with an AVI extension for Blackberry.
5. Install the video file to your Blackberry with Rozio or installed to the memory card by copying it over.
That's it! Start the Media Player on your Blackberry and watch the video. Also, the default Windows Media Player does play the file. Don't worry it will play fine on your Blackberry.
Enjoy converting and watching movies on your Blackberry.
Has anyone else tried converting video for Blackberries? How did you do it?
Free Blackberry Videos
Here is a link from Seabyrd of converted videos in the Public Domain.
Download and enjoy!
Movie Downloads
Cult Classics
- Revolt of the Zombies
- The Gorilla
- Hercules
- Reefer Madness
- Santa Claus conquers the Martians
- Nosferatu (Dracula)
- Night of the Living Dead
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