Mac video conversion

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On August 29, 2007, Roxio released Popcorn 3, a way for Mac users to transfer their video entertainment to DVDs and portable devices. Popcorn comes with time-saving features that streamline workflow as well as universal video conversion and encoding technology optimized for a broad selection of devices including iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, BlackBerry, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 compatibility and TiVoToGo and EyeTV support. With TiVoToGo support, consumers can easily transfer their favorite TV shows to their Mac, create DVDs, or move them to a portable device of their choice for on-the-go viewing.

Popcorn 3 is equipped with features designed to simplify and accelerate the otherwise time consuming and CPU intensive video conversion process, including Automatic TiVoToGo Conversion that starts encoding as soon as the TV show is transferred to the Mac, Batch DVD-Video Conversion that enables consumers to queue up multiple DVDs for use with Roxio's Fit-to-DVD technology, and Pause and Resume buttons that enable users to suspend a disc copy or video conversion project, work on a different task, then resume when convenient. To reduce time spent on multiple conversions and to ensure end-results meet expectations, Popcorn 3 comes with Video Quality Preview that enables consumers to review a snippet of converted video to check video quality prior to initiating the full encoding process. Popcorn 3 also supports Elgato's Turbo.264 for faster video encoding.

Popcorn 3 users can create DVDs up to four hours long, resulting in fewer discs and decreasing the amount of time required for video-project transfer. The application also includes a rich disc labeling application that enables users to create personalized disc labels or print directly onto discs using LightScribe enabled burners and media.