Hi I have lots of TV box sets in both blu-ray and DVDs. Also have lots of movies in those formats and plan to purchase more. I decided I want to make digital copies of them but have a few questions as this will be a new project for me that I plan to work on over time. My first question what is the cheapest external bluray drive to buy? What is the best software to use I know about MakeMKV and Handbrake. Please tell me what settings to use, I plan to put these files on a server with plex (maybe a Mac Mini) and would like the best settings for being played on a 45"-55" TV. I won't be using an Apple TV. Also would like to keep file size decent but keep quality intact. I have a Macbook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2014 base model and iMac 21" Mid 2011 base model with 12gb ram. Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions, it will be greatly appreciated.
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Ripping Movies/TV Shows both on DVD/Blu-rays Questions?
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If you are using Plex keep your files as mkv's, drive space is cheap. Ripping only to mkv is fast and retains full quality. You cannot reduce file size using HB and retain full quality (you can get close though). Also, the time spent transcoding needs to be considered. I ripped lot's of dvd and BR's and transcoded them using HB. If I were in your shoes, not needed the mp4 container, I would not do it.Hi I have lots of TV box sets in both blu-ray and DVDs. Also have lots of movies in those formats and plan to purchase more. I decided I want to make digital copies of them but have a few questions as this will be a new project for me that I plan to work on over time. My first question what is the cheapest external bluray drive to buy? What is the best software to use I know about MakeMKV and Handbrake. Please tell me what settings to use, I plan to put these files on a server with plex (maybe a Mac Mini) and would like the best settings for being played on a 45"-55" TV. I won't be using an Apple TV. Also would like to keep file size decent but keep quality intact. I have a Macbook Pro Retina 15" Mid 2014 base model and iMac 21" Mid 2011 base model with 12gb ram. Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions, it will be greatly appreciated.
Also, think about your losing HD audio transcoding mp4.
If you are using Plex keep your files as mkv's, drive space is cheap. Ripping only to mkv is fast and retains full quality. You cannot reduce file size using HB and retain full quality (you can get close though). Also, the time spent transcoding needs to be considered. I ripped lot's of dvd and BR's and transcoded them using HB. If I were in your shoes, not needed the mp4 container, I would not do it.
Also, think about your losing HD audio transcoding mp4.
excellent advice. Thanks for sharing
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