DVD copy protection remover
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Cartman13
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15. May 2009 @ 10:16 |
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Hi all!
I have a kind of story here! I've just got married and paid a bunch of dollars to photo and video operator to take some shots of that important moment of my life. I recieved 2 DVD's from him - one with photos and another vith video. However when tried to copy those two i recieved a COPY PROTECTED message on TV screen. As it came clear later - i have to pay 30$ for each additional DVD, and need to make at least 6 additional copies. One is clear - iam not paying to that scoundrel anymore, so i need a device to remove protection from mine DVD's. By now i've found this site http://www.xdimax.com and their device called GREX seems to be right for my purpose.
So the question is did anyone tried to copy DVD to DVD with this GREX?
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15. May 2009 @ 15:51 |
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The Man is not Much of a Scoundrel if You Want to Pirate his Property. $30 Doesn't seem Very Much For That Most Important moment in your Life.
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xolx
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16. May 2009 @ 17:05 |
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Sounds like a good joke.
Anyway I personally use Grex and it works very good. I definitely not copying DVD someone else have created or more exactly someone private. Grex works just fine with store bought DVD's and Disney VHS. I do not believe photographer can make some better protection.
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AfterDawn Addict
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20. May 2009 @ 14:47 |
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The photographer is just doing what he can to protect his property, his work, and his livlihood. I can hardly see how that makes him a scoundrel.
Otherwise, i've not used grex and therefore cannot comment further in that regard.
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23. May 2009 @ 01:59 |
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do a little reading on this site and i am sure you will be able to find some software that will work for you, also you might get a discount from him if you ask him, the worst thing that could happen is he says no! do you have a dvd burner? if not a burnner will set you back at least $30.00 pluss disks, good luck
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Cartman13
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28. May 2009 @ 06:05 |
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Originally posted by 7thsinger: The photographer is just doing what he can to protect his property, his work, and his livlihood. I can hardly see how that makes him a scoundrel.
Otherwise, i've not used grex and therefore cannot comment further in that regard.
Oh how i didn't realize it before? His kids could die of starvation because of me? THIS GUY HAS VILLA AND HOUSEMADE and he didn't tell me about that protection, but of course there were some small letters on contract! So screw this guy - iam buying a protection remover!!!
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varnull
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28. May 2009 @ 07:47 |
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AfterDawn Addict
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29. May 2009 @ 07:51 |
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He who is without sin, cast the first stone. Why are people siding with the photographer and not with the illegal downloads of music and movies and their copying. All the same, just smaller scale. JM@C.
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mightyzog
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29. May 2009 @ 14:48 |
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I think that $30/copy is a little steep for extra copies and you want 6?? DVD's probably only cost the guy $30 for 100. Rip-off. Good luck with the copying. Don't pay him almost $200 dollars more for copies of YOUR wedding. Maybe the first one should be 30 and other maybe 10 a piece, that sounds more reasonable.
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filemang
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29. May 2009 @ 17:08 |
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I have not used Grex itself but have in the past used digital video stablizers. They work great but if you just want to copy the dvds the photog made then you can find simple software solutions for free on the web that will serve the same purpose.Just google. There are many out there. This guy can't be smarter than the big guys in the industry. Heck dvd decrypter would likely do the job.
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schicco31
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31. May 2009 @ 19:22 |
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Originally posted by 7thsinger: The photographer is just doing what he can to protect his property, his work, and his livlihood. I can hardly see how that makes him a scoundrel.
You cannot make that kind of conclusion without understanding each one?s contractual obligations. However at times people sign their neck on the block without knowing, so on this side of heaven such poor souls need the protection of the law.
Generally with wedding photos and videos, the client purchases prints or a video and, if they want to have additional copies of either, they need to purchase them through the original business they contracted with. This is how the business makes money.
The photographer who made the images owns the copyright, unless there is an agreement that says it is a "work for hire" for the company.
While generally interpreted to fall inside the realm of ?fair use,? making backup copies of DVDs you own has never been tested in U.S. courts. That is, while it is not illegal to make copies of DVDs you own, it has never been found legal either.
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