DVDShrink 3.1.6 released Feb 23rd..DVD backup freeware

[Netopia]

Kostya17, thanks for the clear and concise explanation. Guess it's time to bite the bullet and by a burner now!

Joe

 

[ImSeeker]

Will these programs support subtitles - i.e. I want to backup my region 2 dvds without region coding, but i need the english subtitles.

 

[slycat]

i used to do this a lot...dvdshrink to hdd, then dvdx...to convert DVD to vcd.
worked great..basically converts 1 dvd to a vcd... just the IFO/movie.
U can retain subtitles too. Takes a very long time to do the conversion but it works...about 2-3hrs per dvd.
If u have tons of ram+cpu, it takes much shorter. I had 512 and 1600+.
I think ripping LOTR TT took up 4 regular cds
After that just use whatever u want to create the vcds,...i used nero.

http://www.labdv.com/dvdx/
www.doom9.org/mpg/dvdx-main.htm

I also did many other rips like WinniethePooh, Piglet,...(don't ask)..and i can attest that the
quality is good-very good...better than vhs quality.

This was before i got my dvd burner.

 

[slycat]

Originally posted by: ImSeeker
Will these programs support subtitles - i.e. I want to backup my region 2 dvds without region coding, but i need the english subtitles.

yes they do...up to u what u wanna rip or unrip.

 

[Mawashi]

What's the most effecient way to convert NTSC AVI to PAL DVD?
I tried to use WinMpg and Ace video workshop but WinMpg always failed half way and the Ace software completed the job but forgot the audio!
Any suggestions on how to do this greatly appreciated!

 

[mrbass]

Originally posted by: Mawashi
What's the most effecient way to convert NTSC AVI to PAL DVD?
I tried to use WinMpg and Ace video workshop but WinMpg always failed half way and the Ace software completed the job but forgot the audio!
Any suggestions on how to do this greatly appreciated!

see the NTSC to PAL check it...can't remember when doing AVI to DVD if it's possible or not..try it.
screenshot
See this guide for how to encode your dvd....hopefully you can figure out the .avi import as the source rather than the dvd. dvd2dvd guide

 

[slycat]

Originally posted by: Mawashi
What's the most effecient way to convert NTSC AVI to PAL DVD?
I tried to use WinMpg and Ace video workshop but WinMpg always failed half way and the Ace software completed the job but forgot the audio!
Any suggestions on how to do this greatly appreciated!

i've done that before with Tmpgenc...
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[Netopia]

Now that I've jumped into the realm of DVD burning, I've a question...

According to what I've read on DVDRHELP's page, the DVD-R is more compatible with standalone DVD players and DVD+R is. That being the case, is there ever a reason to buy DVD+R's? I haven't bought any media yet... figured I'd wait a few days to see what pops up on the forums, but I wanted to make sure that I was buying the right stuff.

TIA

Joe

 

[Maximus96]

i'm also new in the dvd burning business, will my ps2 be able to play any of these backups? my ps2 is stock with no mods.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: DaiShan
Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!!

I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference.

I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

 

[hamburglar]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DaiShan Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!! I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference. I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

are you looking upclose at the tv or are you looking at it from a distance? I find it hard to believe that a 30% reduction is indistinguisable

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: hamburglar

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DaiShan Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!! I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference. I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

are you looking upclose at the tv or are you looking at it from a distance? I find it hard to believe that a 30% reduction is indistinguisable

Well I didn't have my face 1 inch from the TV with a eyeglass

I sat back 5feet from my 36inch regular TV, and played the disc on my Apex DVD player.

Others here have said they went to 50% range and noticed very little. So high 60%'s should be fine for most DVD's. Mind you I still try and keep it at 80% or higher.

 

[kindest]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: hamburglar

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DaiShan Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!! I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference. I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

are you looking upclose at the tv or are you looking at it from a distance? I find it hard to believe that a 30% reduction is indistinguisable

Well I didn't have my face 1 inch from the TV with a eyeglass

I sat back 5feet from my 36inch regular TV, and played the disc on my Apex DVD player.

Others here have said they went to 50% range and noticed very little. So high 60%'s should be fine for most DVD's. Mind you I still try and keep it at 80% or higher.

no wonder you got an apex dvd player...lol
if you can't tell the difference (espically in fast moving scenes) then something is wrong with your eyes or setup.
:evil::evil:

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: kindest

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: hamburglar

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DaiShan Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!! I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference. I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

are you looking upclose at the tv or are you looking at it from a distance? I find it hard to believe that a 30% reduction is indistinguisable

Well I didn't have my face 1 inch from the TV with a eyeglass

I sat back 5feet from my 36inch regular TV, and played the disc on my Apex DVD player.

Others here have said they went to 50% range and noticed very little. So high 60%'s should be fine for most DVD's. Mind you I still try and keep it at 80% or higher.

no wonder you got an apex dvd player...lol
if you can't tell the difference (espically in fast moving scenes) then something is wrong with your eyes or setup.
:evil::evil:

Actually it is a Progressive scan player and I am using the composite output to the TV.

 

[iamme]

have you guys had any luck with DVDShrink recognizing Nero 5?

 

[IndyJaws]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: kindest

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: hamburglar

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: DaiShan Dvdshrink is a good quick program to use when you just need a quick backup, but anything more than 10% or so starts too look bad, if you have to use more than 10% compression you should consider using CCE and Reauthorist.

Sorry.. but WRONG!!! I did Seabiscuit at high 60's and turned on Deep Analysis and played both the orignal and the backup and could not tell the difference. I don't know if you have a cheap DVD player, TV, computer, or were using a old DVD shrink. But the program works GREAT, and is 100% FREE.

are you looking upclose at the tv or are you looking at it from a distance? I find it hard to believe that a 30% reduction is indistinguisable

Well I didn't have my face 1 inch from the TV with a eyeglass

I sat back 5feet from my 36inch regular TV, and played the disc on my Apex DVD player. Others here have said they went to 50% range and noticed very little. So high 60%'s should be fine for most DVD's. Mind you I still try and keep it at 80% or higher.

no wonder you got an apex dvd player...lol if you can't tell the difference (espically in fast moving scenes) then something is wrong with your eyes or setup. :evil::evil:

Actually it is a Progressive scan player and I am using the composite output to the TV.

I'd be interested in seeing what it looks like on an HD with the progressive scan. Progressive scan DVD player on a regular TV makes little difference. Wonder if it is significantly different. Anyone out there able to report?

 

[orion7144]

I am a causal DVD backup person and I must say that the ease of use of DVDXCopyis outstanding. I used to ue all of the different freeware stuff but with Xcopy all I do is start it up select the part I want and hit start. It does everything including burnings. No changing software to do the burn. Granted i am not doing anything fancy I just want the movie with the DD sound.

 

[bznotins]

Originally posted by: iamme
have you guys had any luck with DVDShrink recognizing Nero 5?

Yup, I copied a movie just the other day using DVDShrink and Nero 5.5

 

[mrbass]

Originally posted by: orion7144
I am a causal DVD backup person and I must say that the ease of use of DVDXCopyis outstanding. I used to ue all of the different freeware stuff but with Xcopy all I do is start it up select the part I want and hit start. It does everything including burnings. No changing software to do the burn. Granted i am not doing anything fancy I just want the movie with the DD sound.

Which you can do with DVDShrink using Nero 5.x or 6.x. Or if you wish to burn with CopyToDVD or DVDDecrypter (free) using
AutoShrinkIso

 

[SaigonK]

3.12 is out as of 1/12/2004

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: mrbass

Originally posted by: orion7144
I am a causal DVD backup person and I must say that the ease of use of DVDXCopyis outstanding. I used to ue all of the different freeware stuff but with Xcopy all I do is start it up select the part I want and hit start. It does everything including burnings. No changing software to do the burn. Granted i am not doing anything fancy I just want the movie with the DD sound.

Which you can do with DVDShrink using Nero 5.x or 6.x. Or if you wish to burn with CopyToDVD or DVDDecrypter (free) using
AutoShrinkIso

cool! thanks

 

[iamme]

ack, when i tried to run AutoShrinkIso for the first time, i get: "Component 'COMDLG32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered."

 

[psycaz]

Originally posted by: roamerr
3.1 is nice. The integration with NERO is great. The reauthoring versus the 3.0beta is much easier. This is a great program.

My only issue is a large majority of my backups have some pixelation or pauses. I have the TDK 840 burner, have tried ricoh +r/ritek G04's -r's/ritek -rw and +rw and all have the issue on maybe 1/2 the disks. Sometimes the movie will play but pause once or twice. Sometimes it is unplayable -- it pauses and freezes. Very fristarting.

I had a GOVIDEO DVD/VCR combo and have now swithch to a Samsung 3500 since it appeared good on dvdrhelp.com.

I have also stopped using labels but that has not fixed the issue. My comp is fairly new (DEll 4600) and the TDK is using DMA.

I am about to give up on backups and just let my kids use the originals. I thought it was themedia (now use Ritek's mainly), burner (had a NEC-1300a with the latest hacks), then the DVD/VCR combo.

Any reco's? I may try another player -- any reco's on a DVD/VCR combo that plays -r or +r great?

I use TDK media, +r and haven't had any issues with my 1300a. I am using a Sony dvd rom to extract the files. you might try a different drive to pull the image from or the TDk media.

 

[UnoSigmaPi]

Thanks a ton!!! This program is awsome!

 

[wasamicron]

great program, especially for the newbie like me....with Nero installed, it's a piece of cake.