I want to take some video files from a DVD and copy them so I have a backup. I am not trying to sell them or steal copyrighted material, I want a backup of an expensive DVD that we bought for my daughter that came directly from USA gymnastics, and she is watching it all the time and I just know it's going to get scratched and ruined eventually. Also, the DVD contains routines for all levels and I just want to put the Level 3 stuff on her DVD so she isn't having to go through all the extra stuff she doesn't need to see.
I'm clueless when it comes to media stuff and my computer, I'm assuming that the regular software that I have isn't going to do it, correct? So what do I do? Is there software I have to buy?
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
There is a program called DVD decrypter that bybasses copy protection. You'll then need another program to compress the files (commercial DVDs are dual layered, and hold up to 9 gigs of data, while most blank DVDs are single layered, which can hold up to 4.5 gigs). And then a third and final program to burn them. Whatever came with your burner should be fine.
Now, if you want to edit them, you'll need yet another program. I have no input on this because I've never used one on PC that was particularly good, or one that was free.
Posted by Eduardo_Sauron (Member # 5827) on :
You could use DVD ripper. I used it before, and works very well. Try here: www.dvd-ripper.biz. Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
AnyDVD + CloneDVD. AnyDVD strips the copy protection and CloneDVD actually makes the copy. You'll have to buy both programs, but in this arena, it's probably better to do that and avoid the spyware stuck in the free stuff.
Not sure if you'll be able to pick and choose which files you want, though.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Not true...the programs I am about to link to have no spyware or malware. I have had them on my computer for over a year and have no problems with any anti-virus programs or spyware programs.
DVEDecrypter can break copy protection, if there is any. Not all DVD's have copy protection though.
DVDShrink will let you compress the files to fit, and help select specific files to copy if you want to edit the disk.
MrBass.org has a lot of cool advice on doing this type of thing. First you rip the DVD to your hard drive using DVDDectypter, then you use DVDShrink to compress and edit it. A combination of those two programs will burn it too, or you can use the trial version of Nero found here.
Good luck.
Kwea
Posted by B34N (Member # 9597) on :
Or if your on a MAC you can download HandBrake and decode the DVD as a MP2 and then burn them back to disk with iDVD?
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Okay, this is way too complicated and expensive for me. I can buy a second copy of the DVD itself for all this and save myself the trouble.
Thanks, guys. I'm obviously not that computer-savvy yet.
Posted by Stephan (Member # 7549) on :
expensive? dvddecrypter and shrink are free.
Posted by TrapperKeeper (Member # 7680) on :
Heres an easy way. You take the DVD and set it down on the glass part of the copy machine. Make sure it has paper in it. Then press the "one" key and then the "copy" key.
Youre done!
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
DVDShrink is really easy. I doubt that a DVD manufactured by USA Gymnastics is using the latest and greatest encryption technology so you don't need any other software.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
DVDShrink and DVDDecrypter are free. They are also fairly easy to use.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
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