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How many of you are regular DVD Shrink users?
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ddlooping
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22. August 2003 @ 08:21 |
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onestop
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22. August 2003 @ 08:35 |
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ddlooping, I've just downloaded the DVD Shrink V3.0 beta 5 and just wonder is it still a freeware to use? As for the spliting that you mentioned, just the main uncompress movie without Menu and X'tras?
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ddlooping
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22. August 2003 @ 08:52 |
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Yes, onestop, it is still freeware to use. :)
As for splitting to 2 discs, you will lose the menu but you can select whatever else you want to include on each disc. ;)
The new re-author feature is quite powerful, and you can even use it to copy titles from different DVDs on the same disc (and still use "start/end" to crop them individually).
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onestop
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22. August 2003 @ 09:45 |
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ddlooping, I tried the DVD Shrink v3.0 beta and the new auto compression feature is indeed more user friendly but when I try the re-author function, it looks very weird with everything blank and not like v2.3 which has all titles at the right bottom corner. I also noticed that the full disc key which was formerly beside the re-author is missing and the start/end key is not working. Anyway, I tried spliting uncompress movie into 2 DVD+R with v2.3 and the result was superb.
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ddlooping
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22. August 2003 @ 09:57 |
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onestop, with v3.0 beta, simply drag&drop titles from the first window into the empty re-author one. ;)
This is a bit confusing but will be changed in v3.0 final release (v3.1?).
You can read this thread for more info:
http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23468
What it enables you to do is to drag titles from several DVDs (as many as you have DVD drives or already ripped to your hard-drive).
So you can make compilations. :D
Glad you're happy with v2.3/v3.0 splitting capabilities. :)
P.S: the full-disk button is not available because its the mode DVD Shrink goes to by default when you start it.
Switching to re-author opens a new window, so the first one is still in "full-disc".
But as you can see from the link above, this will change back to a v2.3 type interface soon.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 22. August 2003 @ 10:05
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onestop
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22. August 2003 @ 21:41 |
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Wow! DVD Shrink v3.0 beta was fantastic and is putting DVD2One far behind. The new interface is good and the drag & drop method of re-authoring is also similar to MS Explorer. The splitting movie to 2 DVD+R is also great and I do not need to use the troublesome InfoEdit anymore. Overall, I'm very happy about the new changes and really see no reason of changing it back to the old v2.3 method but probably with some instructions on the changes. Hey, by the way, the help function of both the v2.3 and v3.0 is not working.
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ddlooping
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23. August 2003 @ 01:34 |
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v3.0 does not have a "help" section yet (as it is a beta), but v2.3 should have one.
Anyway, glad you like the new version. ;)
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24. August 2003 @ 06:40 |
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yes to shrink. just got a burner and tried trial versons (on r/w) then found the thread where oriphus talked about shrink i love free stuff especially when it works so good
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yeababy
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28. August 2003 @ 10:17 |
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hi ddlooping im really happy with shrink ver 2,3, by far the easist prog i have found with great quality, would you advice to dl the new beta ver or wait till youve finished testing it
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ddlooping
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28. August 2003 @ 10:46 |
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yeababy, v3.0 beta5 is better than v2.3 in all respects, but unless there are backups you cannot wait to do, I'd suggest you wait for the final release. ;)
You can always try it and see how it works for you. :)
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yeababy
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28. August 2003 @ 11:01 |
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have just dld it but have been reading threads hear and on digital video, im still a newby at this anh have a really good guide from chrismccan web site on ver 2,3, not sure if its worth learning to use a prog a new why when the full version will resort back to the old way, hope that makes sence :0)
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ddlooping
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28. August 2003 @ 11:13 |
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"...not sure if its worth learning to use a prog a new why when the full version will resort back to the old way...".
It does make sense. ;)
However, the interface will change, but the principle will be the same. :)
A very rough guide to re-authoring with v3.0 beta, in case you decide to give it a try:
http://www.dvdshrink.info/re-author-v3beta5.php
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yeababy
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28. August 2003 @ 11:21 |
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thanks for the info ill give it a go, trouble is the omly dvd iv got left to back up at the mo is green mile so ill probably need to split it to two disks any advice
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ddlooping
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28. August 2003 @ 11:40 |
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yeababy
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28. August 2003 @ 12:40 |
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thanks ill give both methods ago and let you know, but will have till wait till tomorrow coz the wine has started flowing and ill probably end up with a load of crap right now
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yeababy
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28. August 2003 @ 12:40 |
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and the girlfriend is giving me one of those looks so later
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28. August 2003 @ 16:40 |
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thanx for the answer to how to put a movie on to 2 dvd's without asking. this is a great forum. lets see if i can back up lor 2 towers
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28. August 2003 @ 17:09 |
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not sure whether to ask here or start a new thread . backing up lord of rings 2 towers. putting on 2 disks is the way to go right? 1 disk takes 7-8 compression this would look crappy wouldn't it thanx for any ideas.
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ddlooping
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28. August 2003 @ 17:18 |
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actech, there would certainly be a degradation in quality.
To what extent you'd be able to perceive it depends mainly on the quality of your viewing equipment, but I'm pretty sure you would notice it.
My suggestion would also be to split it to two discs. ;)
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zbmarley
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28. August 2003 @ 17:30 |
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hey
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zbmarley
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28. August 2003 @ 17:32 |
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hey i got a movie, over 7 gig, and its downlaoded, sorry, and i cant get it to 1 dvd, i know this cant be done with most programs but , whitch one will do it? ive tried over and over with ulead, but always over 4.6 gig wgy?
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Kev0192
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28. August 2003 @ 17:41 |
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DVD Shrink is one of thr best freeware programs to ever grace a computer. I live by it 4 or 5 times a day. So far, it's treated over 100 DVDs perfectly!
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28. August 2003 @ 17:48 |
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Ziggy (zbmarley)
Try DVD2One 1.20 or above
If you have already got the ripped/unencrypted (not downloaded files) on your HDD. And you do know that you need to rip/unencrypt the DVD yes ?? (Have to ask as it's your first post)
If you have unencrypted files you can run them thru DVD2One and choose movie only or full disk (choosing full disk you need to rip all files instead of just main movie VOB 's & title set IFO)
And which audio/subtitles you want so as to try & get 7+Gb down a bit or the resulting movie is gonna be not as good quality as it could've been.
Depends on whether you like menu & extras really...
There's some thoughts on your comment zb : )-
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ddlooping
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29. August 2003 @ 04:53 |
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Hi herbsman. :)
You never let me know what your thoughts on v3.0 beta 5 were? ;)
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29. August 2003 @ 06:22 |
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hahaha you're right ddlooping
I must admit to not even having tested it. I instead reffered to my friend there Chris (Oriphus) to run the test cos he has a 60" Projector & Screen so obviously getting proper results ,rather than the usual of 'well I couldnt notice any discernable difference in quality' !!
Chris's report back was that unless you do deep analysis w/ Shrink beta 5 - then DVD2One 1.20 does a better job...
Which leads me to have no reason to step sideways bro , if it was a step in the right direction (forward) I'd be most inclined to test beta 5 like a madman ; )
Hope this clears up your curiousity m8
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