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What software are you using to rip/encode DVDs?
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dbone1026
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29. May 2008 @ 06:33 |
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I was hoping to start encoding my ripped DVDs on my HDD. My goal is to store these movies as high quality compressed files (either MP4/H.264, Divx, XVid, etc..) and hopefully maintain 5.1 surround sound. I was wondering what software everyone is using, there seem to be many different programs out there. I have tried several, and have had mixed results as far as quality, speed, etc... I have an Xbox360 and PS3, so ultimately I want to put my DVD collection on my computer to stream to these devices. I currently use DVDFab to rip my DVDs to .vob on my HDD (I have tried DVDFab to convert to AVI/MP4, but have been less then impressed with the quality). Maybe it is not necessarily what software you use as it is adjusting the settings? I just bought a high end computer several weeks ago that runs Vista.
Also, is there software out there to convert Blu Ray/HD DVD movies to a compressed file, I currently use AnyDVD HD to rip to my HDD, but would like to compress to AVI/MP4 so I am not using up 25GB+ of space to store each movie, maybe it is not possible?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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razarg
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29. May 2008 @ 14:58 |
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I use CloneDVD Mobile to rip DVD's directly into video files (it allows a lot of different formats.) I personally use the Divx format from CloneDVD mobile, so I can stream to my PS3 using TVersity.
To encode video files into DVD, I Use ConvertX2DVD. I have yet to see a video file I've thrown at ConvertX2DVD not be able to be encoded and burned (Note: I also have the Combined Community Codec Pack installed, which allows for more support for video codecs.)
Currently neither Clonedvd nor Clonedvd mobile support Blu-ray, and no official announcement has been made that Blu-ray support is coming for either program.
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dbone1026
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17. June 2008 @ 18:36 |
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Just as a follow up, anyone else have any recommendations. I used CloneDVD Mobile, but found the video to come out somewhat choppy. I am torn between trying to learn some of the free software out there (meGUI, AutoGK, etc...) or paying for a do it yourself software (i.e. Nero, ImToo, etc...). Unfortunately between work and the family I don't have the time I used to (i have read several guides for AutoGK, meGUI, x264 Encoder Settings, etc... and with all the different options and codes it can get a little intimidating since I don't have a lot of time to dedicate to), so I would prefer software that was straight forward and DIY. I have used enough trial versions of different software and have not been impressed, so it is hard for me to pull the trigger and spend money. I read a guide here for Nero Recode to go from DVD to MPEG-4 AVC that spoke favorably about Nero Recode(http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/converting_dvd_to_avc_with_nero_recode_3.cfm), does anyone think it is worth spending the money on this (I had downloaded a trial version, but right after had to travel for work, and when I got back the trial had expired, so I never got a chance to test run)? Once again, I have all my movies ripped to my HDD using DVDFab. I was originally looking to create AVI (divx/xvid), but from reading through all the threads here it would appear I should go the route of h.264 (MKV/MPEG-4 AVC). I have a PS3/XBox360/SageTV that I want to stream my movies to (tv sizes from 42' to 60'). I am more concerned about the high quality of the file I create then the size. I have used trial versions of ImToo, CloneDVD Mobile, Avs4you,Xvid4PSP,Movavi,Cucusoft, etc...). Too many options!!!!!!
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jony218
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19. June 2008 @ 22:01 |
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1.) dvdfabhd decrypter to rip.
2.) dvdshrink to shrink and backup to ISO.
3.) fairuse wizard to compress to xvid or divx
This is all I use, I get a flawless finished product everytime. Fairuse wizard is the only xvid converter that has never produce an audio/sync problem for me. It can also batch convert your ISO's. I usually do 3 or 4 at a time, it will turn your computer off when it's done.
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dbone1026
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20. June 2008 @ 08:13 |
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Jony218 - thanks for the post. I already use DVDFab, I will try DVDShrink / fairuse Wizard and let you know if I have any problems
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26. June 2008 @ 04:58 |
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AutoGK produces great results for me.
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8. July 2008 @ 15:17 |
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1 - DVDFab to Rip
2 - DVD-RB w/ CCE to compress to DVD-5
3 - Nero Recode to Convert to AVC .mp4 for my PS3
4 - Xvid4PSP to convert to AVC .mp4 for my PSP
5 - If I choose to convert to Divx/Xvid, I use Fairuse Wizard to convert to Xvid
I actually use Recode and Xvid4PSP interchangably for my PS3 and PSP. Xvid4PSP is a great piece of software that has many uses far beyond video conversion for just the PSP. And it is great for beginners as well as those with more experience.
edit: Link to my favorite all-in-one video converter -
http://www.winnydows.com/news.php
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 8. July 2008 @ 15:22
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