How to Convert and Add your Torrent Video Files to iTunes with Metadata
I had trouble with adding videos to iTunes WITH the video information (Cover art, actors, release dates, titles, etc.) for awhile when I was first starting to download a lot of movie and TV torrents. But I managed to work things out so I thought I would share what I did.
**Keep in mind these steps are describing this process on a Mac
1. Download Handbrake
2. Download iFlicks (for mac) or MetaX (for windows) - though there are other programs out there these are the ones I have experienced first hand
3. Download your video torrent files
4. Open Handbrake and go to preferences. Make sure "Send file to: _______" is checked and click browse. Choose iFlicks (or MetaX) as the program to which your files will be sent after they have been converted to an iTunes compatible format
5. Close your preferences. Click Source. Choose the folder of the video files you want to convert (if more than one, otherwise choose the exact file)
6. Click Browse and choose your destination folder
7. Look under "Output Settings" and "Format". Choose MP4 file
8. If you have more than 1 video file you'd like to convert click "File --> Add All Titles to Queue"
9. Click Start
10. When conversion is finished your files should be added to iFlicks or MetaX
**From this point forward I will be describing how to use iFlicks, though MetaX should be similar
11. Make sure your presets at the top of the window say "iTunes Compatible" and "Current Location". Make sure, as well, that "Add to iTunes" and "Move Original to Trash" are selected (they will appear dark)
12. Select (highlight) your video files and double click.
13. Select whether you are dealing with a movie or TV Show. Fill in the name of the movie/TV Show
14. For TV Shows you may also have to put in the episode number manually (this occurs only occasionally, but sometimes all files will be listed as having the same title after adding to iTunes, so be careful with this step)
15. Click the "Search" button at the bottom left hand corner (a magnifying glass). Choose the correct Movie/TV Show title.
*If done correctly, the cover art of your videos should begin to appear
16. CLICK START!!! :D
All your video files should be added to iTunes with metadata
