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Unreadable dvds backedup with DVDFAB Platinum
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marandi73
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22. September 2008 @ 00:33 |
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Ever since DVDFAB released their version 5.0.7.2 I've been having problems with the dvds that I burn. And it's been happening with all its versions up to the latest one 5.0.9.0. They are not readable, not by my dvd player, nor my pc. I keep going back to version 5.0.6.0 and that one works great. I'm thinking that it has something to do with their VSO burning engine. Has this been happening to anyone?
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22. September 2008 @ 01:13 |
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I have not had any of the problems you have described while using dvdfab.
You can use another option if you want to. It's a few steps, but works just as well.
Rip with dvdfab.
Run the files thru fixvts.
Use dvd shrink to compress.
You can either burn with the vso engine or use the more reliable imgburn.
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marandi73
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22. September 2008 @ 16:53 |
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thank you for the advice. I just changed to imgburn and that one works perfect. I appreciate the advice. But it makes me wonder why up to version 5.0.6.0 I can use the VSO burning engine and no longer can... I will keep making research.
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1bonehead
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22. September 2008 @ 18:25 |
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dvdfab 5095 beta is out
The BPI Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The RIAA Soundexchange Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The IFPI Are: The same anti consumer lot as listed above!
The MPAA Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT, FOX.
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sKrEwZ
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23. September 2008 @ 09:46 |
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I also have not had the issues you are stating. But, I only use Imgburn. :)
Some assembly required.
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1bonehead
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27. September 2008 @ 04:06 |
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The BPI Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The RIAA Soundexchange Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, EMI.
The IFPI Are: The same anti consumer lot as listed above!
The MPAA Are: SONY, UNIVERSAL, WARNER GROUP, DISNEY, PARAMOUNT, FOX.
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Mez
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10. October 2008 @ 17:46 |
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My routine has been
1) Rip using DeFab Plat with STD compression
2) Clean with FixVTS
3) Shrink
4) Image Burn
Why so many extra steps?
I get a perfect disk every time.
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miltex
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11. October 2008 @ 03:06 |
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Originally posted by Mez:
My routine has been
1) Rip using DeFab Plat with STD compression
2) Clean with FixVTS
3) Shrink
4) Image Burn
Why so many extra steps?
I get a perfect disk every time.
Can't argue with that !
When the chips are down, you can count on miltex !
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Azazel61
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11. October 2008 @ 09:08 |
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It's a solid method that works. The number of steps doesn't matter. What matters is the absolute quality of the final product.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 11. October 2008 @ 09:09
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Mez
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14. October 2008 @ 07:50 |
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marandi73, the experts have spoken!
Why use anything that doesn't do the best job? There is no need to try to figure out why something is better than something else. It is always the programmer that built the superior product just did a more competent job. Maybe he was more expert or smarter or maybe just put more effort into the job or was just lucky. It doesn't matter. Persons with much experiance go for overkill. It is way easier to add a few extra steps so that you do not have to play 20 questions to figure out why your disk doesn't play or is skippy. That is the wasted effort.
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NickNeela
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3. November 2008 @ 16:48 |
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I have the same issue with all the new versions of dvdfab. The backup discs are not playable in the dvd player. I did not have any problems with dvdfab till 5.0.6... Even the curren version 5.1.... has the same problem... I am not able to play in my dvdplayer. (I have a paid copy of the software not trail version)
Help!
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3. November 2008 @ 20:35 |
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Mez
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4. November 2008 @ 07:04 |
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It is hard to believe that they would put crap out but very few persons burn with DeFab. The paid for version does the compression The ripping and the other processs work much faster with smaller files. I know you are agravated because the stupid software does not work right. Concider it a blessing. Your 1 button process was inferior from day 1.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 4. November 2008 @ 07:06
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NickNeela
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4. November 2008 @ 10:56 |
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Thanks for the advice, and yes I am frustrated becuase I just wanted a 1 button push process to do everything. Well, I guess I just have to get used to doing the 4 steps you are suggesting.
So, when you shrink with DVD Shrink (after cleaning with fixvts), don't you lose quality in the compression? The reason I was using the split option was not to loose quality. So, once you compress, you can fit in one disk? Many of the newer movies compresses by 50%. Its hard to beleive you will not loose quality.
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Mez
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5. November 2008 @ 07:07 |
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You always lose quality with lossy compression. What matters is can you tell the difference. I only save the movie. That requires only a 25% loss which I can't tell on a 20" HD TV. At 50% you can start to see a loss on a large normal TV. More than that and it is real noticable. Still I do not find it too anoying. I compress all my long 2 disk movies to fit on one disk. I find 2 disks and keeping track of 2 disks has far more anoying than a tiny bit of resolution. I have kids that don't put anything back.
After you have done a few 100 you will get used to it. I think you will appreciate the added quality that FixVTS provides. Often the copy is less skippy than the original. I have made smooth playing copies from unplayable originals.
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NickNeela
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5. November 2008 @ 10:06 |
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Thanks Mez and rtm27. I will try doing what you suggested. I think I saw seperate guides on using the other tools. Thanks again.
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5. November 2008 @ 10:33 |
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I've used dvdfab by itself from time to time. The only thing I don't like, is when I am in the 'customize' section, I have to click on each and every box there is. I have it set for 'english only' on both languages and subtitles. At least I don't have to check off each one for the foreign languages.
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