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Macintosh rip,compress & burn guide
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FKNC
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29. October 2005 @ 01:09 |
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I should also mention, I've been copying some additional files onto the discs that have proven required (commonly FBI and film company title shots) so that hasn't been the problem. It's specific to the main feature's .VOB files themselves. I've tried various combinations of the .VOB files in hopes that one of the later ones acted as some sort of "key" to getting the movie to play, but to no avail. Only with ALL the main .VOB files together will it play in DVDplayer.
ok, I think that's really everything now.
thank you.
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29. October 2005 @ 06:41 |
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The structure of those probably won't let you do that.
GET DVD2OneX. IT IS WORTH IT.
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FKNC
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29. October 2005 @ 10:45 |
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How does the structuring work in general? I figured that was part of the problem. I don't know anything about how these kinds of files work, I just assumed a dvd player opens them one by one and plays the movie content within each one. What is different about the structure of the ones I can't get to work? (this is just for the inquiring mind part of me, I will go ahead and get DVD2oneX).
thanks for shining the light for all us new kids.
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29. October 2005 @ 11:27 |
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The data CAN be sequential but sometimes it bounces all over the place.
DVD2OneX will be your friend.
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imaconu
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2. November 2005 @ 11:36 |
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Could someone offer some advice on software. I'm new to macs & burning. Correct me if I am wrong, plese. I've read through most of this thread & come to realize I need to get 3 kinds of sofware: ripping, compressing & burning. I just got the new iMac G5 w/the dual layer dvd drive, and it's got plenty of HD, RAM, etc. Any suggestions on what's the best for me to use (ease of use is key for me). It looks like MacThe Ripper is popular for ripping - but what else is compatible, and available for me to use to burn copies of DVD's I own for archiving purposes only (encrypted DVD's/storebought movies, etc.). I hear that Toast & Popcorn won'tallow me to do this, and wondered what would. Thanks!
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2. November 2005 @ 12:38 |
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if you have mtr... once you put it on the computer.. its not encrypted. so that's why we can use toast or DVD2OneX...
toast 7 does the same thing that popcorn and toast in one.. with popcorn you can choose just the movie, or full disk.. compression on it is pretty good..
but DTOX (dvd2OneX) gives you those same options, and a few extra ones.. but it does do much better compression...
its really up to you. i actually have all that software.. yes it did cost a bit but its all good..
just one thing with MTR.. its better sometimes to do just a full disk and then just choose the options you want..
you could just do mtr to DVD2OneX, once its compresed.. you can use dvd imager to make the image and then burn with disk utility..
mainly a trial and error thing...
and most important thing...
never buy cheap media.. only get verbatims, TY's
there is other good media out there.. but those are like the top two..
there are also dual layered dvds.. then you wont need compression.
but the media is a bit more expensive...
hope that helps
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imaconu
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2. November 2005 @ 15:14 |
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Thanks thelox. that helps alot! I don't mind spending the $ if it's worth it, and I don't mind having a few pieces of software if some do things better than others. I appeciate your help & can't wait to start ripping & burning. I am gonna go get the rest of the software today so I can play over the weekend & experiment. This has been the best & most helpful place to get info from. I have been looking & asking for info for a couple weeks now & this has been the best response. You gus really know what you're taliking about. I hope to become as good as some of you so I can help others too.
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2. November 2005 @ 20:10 |
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i just realized.. i use all of them...
toast like i said only gives you certain options.. dvd2OneX is better for some things
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I hope to become as good as some of you so I can help others too.
dont worry.. i was where you are now.. and here i am.. we have a few ppl that stick around to
help out...
most ppl come and go.. but i stuck around..
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imaconu
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3. November 2005 @ 16:02 |
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wish me luck, i got toast last night & am gonna install tonight. once that's all in & good, I'll add DVD2OneX & see how that works. i hope to be busy all weekend long, just ripping & burning.
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3. November 2005 @ 16:07 |
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you did get toast 7 right?
i know some stores still carry toast 6
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iamspanky
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3. November 2005 @ 21:11 |
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im ripping an instruction DVD with different chapters with MTR. i used title only and i ripped 3 titles of the dvd. they all don't fit on one dvd so i'm putting 2 on one dvd and the other one on another. i'm using TOAST 7.
problem i have is that under the video tab of DVD from video_ts, i have tried to drag and drop my video_ts folder in there but it gives me an error. i've tried to burn it under the data tab of DVD-ROM (UDF) but i just ended up with a coaster. can someone help me out and tell me how i can burn these titles unto a dvd playable on my phillips dvd player?
i love this forum by the way, it's a mac-dvd-ripping-burning's dream. thanks for all ur help senior members!!
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3. November 2005 @ 21:21 |
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ok..
since you split them up you need to join them as one VIDEO_TS folder...
you need something like DVD2OneX to do this.. then run that thru toast.
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dacinosh
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4. November 2005 @ 11:54 |
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MTR is hanging up and has seems to have paused after 10 mins of ripping. I don't know if this is the disk or the program. The green light is still on.
If successful, should I drop the VOB folder into POPcorn when I am finished ?
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4. November 2005 @ 12:25 |
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What version of MTR? What version of the OS? What disc? Any other apps running? Some details please!
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imaconu
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6. November 2005 @ 11:13 |
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hey thelox -
i got toast 7 titanium. i haven't downloaded DVD2OneX yet. so far, mtr & toast 7 is working fine for my current needs. thanks for your advice. i will be back i'm sure for more.
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gocubbies
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12. November 2005 @ 07:08 |
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I'm trying to burn Twin Peaks, a TV series. Each disc has two episodes. I keep running
across the same problem, though. When I play my new copy, the shows are really
garbled/pixelated. (The menus are fine, though). This is the first time I've had this
problem.
Edit: It works when I play it on the computer, but I've tried 2 DVD players (my PS2, which
plays all my burned DVDs and my neighbor's new Memorex DVD player), and it doesn't
work. The video is pixelated garbled on the PS2, and there's no video on the Memorex.
Just audio.
I'm ripping and burning full disc, since feature only wouldn't work in this case.
I'm using MTR and Popcorn.
ibook G4
memorex 16x discs
I've varied the burn speed, too. So far, six failed attmepts.
I've burned other stuff with this equipment and the memorex discs, and I've had no
problems. I've never tried to burn a TV series, though.
Any suggestions? Is this a popcorn issue? Is it a TV/multiple main feature problem?
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mettur
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12. November 2005 @ 14:01 |
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I am hoping some one can guide me in the right direction.
I am trying to cut only only a portion of a DVD. The DVD has chapters and Titles. Meaning. I am not sure how to do this. Is there a way to only to modify one chapter, and write it back as a .VOB and use some thing like Toast to write it back to a DVD.
I can convert only one chapter into a MPEG-2 using Cinematize and modify it. But not sure how to combine it with rest of the .VOB files.
Do I have to convert all files (entire DVD) to DV or MPEG-2 and take it iMovie and recreate chapters, and then through iDVD write to DVD? Is there a easier way to do this? I don't mind buying a reasonably priced software if it is going to help.
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mpell
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13. November 2005 @ 14:32 |
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Hey. Awesome guide. Sorry if you answered this already, but the emac i just bought has a double layer burner. Does this change the copying process at all?
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aripper
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15. November 2005 @ 14:31 |
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See my success with MacTheRipper and Toast 7.
Go to: www.mail2go.com
Enter username: aripper
Enter password: r1pper (1 = figure 1)
Download attachment: Fit To DVD Pics.pdf
Regards,
Anon
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19. November 2005 @ 10:47 |
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doesnt work..and what is it for anyways?
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Sproctor
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13. January 2006 @ 16:31 |
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Love the guide thanks.... Anything for the iMac out there to convert the rip to a format I can use on my Sony PSP?
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13. January 2006 @ 16:43 |
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o0huffy0o
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15. January 2006 @ 17:10 |
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Hiya, Im looking for simple step by step newbie instructions as to ripping a dvd into an AVI or mov file. I'm studying media production and need to hand in clips as part of my assignments? can you help . I have followd the instrructions and have MTR and DVD121.
Huffy
hold up i need to roll 1!
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16. January 2006 @ 13:22 |
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o0huffy0o
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17. January 2006 @ 14:06 |
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your a star....tanx
hold up i need to roll 1!
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