You can download movies from various websites. The challenge is to download and convert the video into a format iPods can play (MPEG-4). Depending on the source, you might use an online video converter or iTunes to ensure playability. Here are Tony's quick directions for downloading from three popular sites: YouTube, TeacherTube, and United Streaming.

YouTube

1. Find a video.
2. Copy the URL for the video.
3. Go to vixy.net.
4. Paste the URL.
5. Select MP4.
6. Click Start.
7. Wait.
8. Download the .mp4 file.
9. Select Movies in iTunes source panel.
10. Drag and drop video from desktop into iTunes.
11. Sync.
    

TeacherTube

1. Windows users can use TeacherTube Downloader. It will download and convert video for iTunes and iPod.

   Sign into teachertube.com
2. Find a video.
3. Click the link to download the video to your desktop (it will end with .flv).
4. Go to media-convert.com.
5. Click browse and locate the .flv file.
6. Select "IPOD MP4 Video" for Output.
7. Click the Accept box.
8. Click Convert button.
9. Wait.
10. Click the Download button.
11. Select Movies in iTunes source panel.
12. Drag and drop video from desktop into iTunes.
13. Sync.
    

United Streaming

1. Find a video.
2. Select QuickTime for media type.
3. Click the disk icon next to the desired segment.
4. Select Movies in iTunes source panel.
5. Drag and drop video from desktop into iTunes.
6. Select the video in iTunes.
7. Select "Covert video for iPod" from the Advanced menu.
8. Wait.
9. Delete the .mov file.
10. Sync.