03-05-13, 06:27 PM | |
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Great info Barb S.
Just wanted to add that Make MKV at http://makemkv.com/ works for those DVD's (newest Beachbodys) that have tough copy protection (have had some that won't work with Freemake). Currently in free beta. But works great for me when needed. It makes a really large file/files totaling a few gigabytes, so you need some hard drive space available. Then use Freemake afterwards to convert/make smaller. Then delete the large files. And of course this should only be used for personal use/backup. |
03-05-13, 07:08 PM | |
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I think I used the free HD Decrypter from DVDFab for a Beachbody workout successfully. Unlike their other free trials, the Decrypter never expires.
http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm One other thing about Freemake Video converter, sometimes you have to try more than once to open the dvd's titles. (good thing I'm stubborn and kept trying LOL) Barb S
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03-05-13, 08:56 PM | |
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Barb, thanks so much for the tips; I will have to give it another shot when I have time to look at it more closely!
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03-06-13, 06:30 AM | |
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If you only have 4.5gb DVD blanks and the original DVD size is bigger than 4.5gb, you need to shrink the ripped DVD.
DVDShrink http://www.videohelp.com/tools/DVD-Shrink Use DVDShrink to make a DVD larger than 4.5gb fit on a 4.5gb DVD |
03-20-13, 10:17 AM | |
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Okay, this is officially driving me crazy!
I am using Freemake. I FINALLY figured out how to cut the selection (I was cutting what I wanted to keep rather than getting rid of what I DIDN'T want--grrr!). So, I got the selection I want from the DVD and was all set to convert. The process seemed to go without a hitch, but when I went to play back the video, it was blank (black). I've tried this several times, including converting to different formats. If I converted an entire DVD (i.e., without cutting), this works, but it takes forever, and it really defeats the purpose of what I'm trying to do. Any ideas about what I am doing wrong???
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03-20-13, 11:43 AM | |
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So you are trying to rip and trim just one title chapter then converting it to store?
Maybe try doing it in two separate steps (1) ripping and converting (2) then trimming the ripped converted file? you can email their customer support too support@freemake.com Barb S
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03-20-13, 12:34 PM | |
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Barb, I think I understand what you are suggesting--in fact, that is what I wound up doing with Erich's BY, as I trimmed down the entire selection that I had ripped as you had suggested above. So, I guess I could continue doing it this way, but it seems very cumbersome, as it takes a long time to rip an entire DVD.
I just downloaded Handbrake and am going to see if I have better luck with that...
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However, the good news is that I tried Handbrake, and this worked much better! I was able to easily rip just one chapter from Yoga in the Garden of Serenity with no problems. Now I need to try with some other DVDs and/or coping to new DVDs, but at least I've made a start.
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