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Any love for DVD?
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I still create DVDs. Haven't moved to Blu-ray yet as too many still have only DVD players and a Blu-ray will play both. Eventually that will change. But as long as people want their wedding digitally recorded plus lots of other events we will need some way to distribute it. Eventually DVDs and even Blu-ray will faze out. I am just curious to see what will replace them.
Are there still apps that make you do a DVD menus? They used to be all the rage back in like 2004.
Also, People who recorded their weddings and graduations back then on VHS are having a very difficult time now playing them. VHS has been dead for 14 years, and even new tv's might not ship with composite inputs
Yes there are apps that make DVD menus. I realize it is phasing out but I use Adobe Encore CS6 for now. DVD/Blu-ray players come with HDMI ports so there is some life left. Also VHS to DVD conversion can be done. I do on a limited basis.
But I agree it is becoming an old technology. Right now the bulk of what I do is encoding videos for TV and YouTube which involves uploading to the cloud.
But I agree it is becoming an old technology. Right now the bulk of what I do is encoding videos for TV and YouTube which involves uploading to the cloud.
DVD was my favorite physical media format before going digital downloads. I used to frequent DVDTalk all the time as well as catalog my library on DVD Aficionado. This was about 12-15 years ago. Now all I care for is owning multiple 1-4 TB external hard drives (w/ multiple backups) to store movies I get from torrent sites.
What I liked with DVD was the bonus features was still new to me and having the accurate aspect ratio which was rare with VHS. Many films were shot in 2:35.1 and was missing so much on the sides. It was also stored digitally which didn't have wear and tear if you keep playing it which happens with tape.
Now I just prefer digital format especially for movies and music. Maybe not 100% digital for video games because collecting rare titles seems much more lucrative and bringing it to a friend's house is easier. Digital format offers one less moving part to worry about for the media player. I can buy 2 TB external hard drives that store thousands of movies and like thousands of songs stored in iPods. Just have multiple backups in case a certain HDD dies out.
What I liked with DVD was the bonus features was still new to me and having the accurate aspect ratio which was rare with VHS. Many films were shot in 2:35.1 and was missing so much on the sides. It was also stored digitally which didn't have wear and tear if you keep playing it which happens with tape.
Now I just prefer digital format especially for movies and music. Maybe not 100% digital for video games because collecting rare titles seems much more lucrative and bringing it to a friend's house is easier. Digital format offers one less moving part to worry about for the media player. I can buy 2 TB external hard drives that store thousands of movies and like thousands of songs stored in iPods. Just have multiple backups in case a certain HDD dies out.
Ahhh DVDTalk, I remember that site too! I used to visit it all the time, waiting to see what new release was coming and what it would include!!! There was another website I used to visit all the time too. The Digital Bits was another site I frequented alot. Lots of information about up coming DVD's and then Blu-Rays.
I am in the same boat now, I am in the process of ripping all my movies and then putting them in the garage. Having a good backup plan is a must as I don't want to do this again!
I have a vcr to dvd converter. Every time I think I'll never use it again, someone mentions that they can't watch their old tapes anymore and I have a project to do. I read that they just stopped making the last new VCRs this months. A lot grandparents have Disney tapes sitting around, I hope their VCRs hold up.
how do you que your ripping overnight when the dvd drive can only carry one DVD at a time and you have to manually exchange them. Also what software you use to rip and on what settings?
They are expensive now, like $150-200. I believe they used to be like $60. Not sure if worth the investment.
Here is an explanation on how to batch all ready ripped files:
http://www.howtogeek.com/199993/converting-videos-by-the-batch-with-handbrake/
Here is another way to add dvd's to a que for ripping:
https://handbrake.fr/docs/en/latest/advanced/queue.html
Also, for blu-rays I use MakeMKV and for my dvd's I use handbrake. I have a lot more DVD's than blu-rays.
For handbrake I try and set it up for a one to one rip. I don't mind the space unless I am going to be adding the files to my computer or iPad/iPhone for a trip then I use the top link to condense the files down using the first method.
DVD collecting was what got me into admiring nice packaging. My family didn't get a DVD player until 2000 or three years after the format was released. I think my first ever DVD was Death Row Records Uncut. For a movie, Shanghai Noon. But it was Gladiator that really showed what DVDs were capable of! I loved the picture and audio quality on it as well as the bonus features. My first box sets were trilogies which went from The Godfather (2001), Back To The Future (2002), Indiana Jones (2003), and Star Wars (2004). But my favorite ones that I used to replay ALOT were Gilligan's Island and Family Guy Vol 1 & 2 (Season 1-3). Throw in the first five seasons of Futurama and first four seasons of Lost.
By the time I got a Sony PSP and iPod video (5th gen) in 2005 with the ability to store videos on it, the YouTube phenomenon in 2006, and iPhone/smartphone revolution in 2007, then I stopped caring about physical media. Now I want all my movies and TV shows like my music - downloadable. This is the standard I plan to use for the rest of my life. I don't care for the successor with 4K Blu-ray. I also prefer it this way because not only does it prevent clutter since I move alot, I also like listening to the audio of these videos on my phones using MX Player's background play. I would listen to the first 50 episodes of Family Guy like it was a radio show while Bob Ross' soothing voice can put me to sleep faster than a lullaby.
By the time I got a Sony PSP and iPod video (5th gen) in 2005 with the ability to store videos on it, the YouTube phenomenon in 2006, and iPhone/smartphone revolution in 2007, then I stopped caring about physical media. Now I want all my movies and TV shows like my music - downloadable. This is the standard I plan to use for the rest of my life. I don't care for the successor with 4K Blu-ray. I also prefer it this way because not only does it prevent clutter since I move alot, I also like listening to the audio of these videos on my phones using MX Player's background play. I would listen to the first 50 episodes of Family Guy like it was a radio show while Bob Ross' soothing voice can put me to sleep faster than a lullaby.
This is an interesting point, because when DVDs came out and BD one of the selling points was navigable menus and extra features. Now people seem not to care about them , they just want the movie.
I don't prefer DVD over blu-ray (although, man, some blu-ray players are really slow. Takes like 10 minutes to load a movie), but I do prefer physical media in general. I have a lot of movies and TV shows on DVD/blu-ray and I'm not gonna stop buying them. I can't just rely on streaming and downloads.
I'm all digital now. What a waste of space and materials to keep all those disks and packages around.
I actually got rid of most of my packages. They all reside now in a nice compact DJ box that sits in the closet. You are correct, they do take up a ton of space. Ain't nobody got time for that!
I actually got rid of most of my packages. They all reside now in a nice compact DJ box that sits in the closet. You are correct, they do take up a ton of space. Ain't nobody got time for that!
I did once start to rip through my collection (and stopped long ago too doing that...ain't nobody got time for that
) as well but would you say it's the same to you: scrolling down a list of titles vs walking up and down, looking at the sleeves, taking one out, pondering if it's the right choice, putting it back and start looking around again?Same for Cd's too btw. I just love to collect I guess.
(Btw not saying that ripping is bad, in fact I'd love to have my collection ripped and properly archived)
I did once start to rip through my collection (and stopped long ago too doing that...ain't nobody got time for that
Same for Cd's too btw. I just love to collect I guess.
(Btw not saying that ripping is bad, in fact I'd love to have my collection ripped and properly archived)
I have a nice little list that is generated from CLZ if I want to get the physical disk out of my DJ box, or I use Plex's movie screens to scroll through and look.
I do the same thing for my music files. If I want the physical disk I use CLZ, Plex for the digital. I love to collect both formats also, but man they start to take up a ton of space. However, I have told the wife, I want a dedicated listening room for my CD's and LP's with a really nice and comfy chair and a nice stereo.
I would love to display my music collection!!
Man, that'd be paradise!
I guess I should tell that to my partner as well, talk is cheap after all!
Man, that'd be paradise!
I guess I should tell that to my partner as well, talk is cheap after all!
Ha.. talk is cheap considering the system I have been eyeballing is a few grand!
Not to mention the room itself, flooring, wall treatment, and other items for the room!
Ha.. talk is cheap considering the system I have been eyeballing is a few grand!
Well, so you already have that room.
I'll start with the talking part..lol
What system do you have? I'm eyeing a Onkyo one (also including a topnotch BR component) but haven't put much thought into it since I'm also eyeing a good espressomachine, two new sideboards from the carpenter and stuff for the lil one..
The horror...
I currently have a Pioneer Elite HT Receiver for my tv/theater room aka as the living room. Speakers are a little old, but man do they sound good. Atlantic Technology 350 system. Oppo Blu-ray player along with two 125amp QSC power amps for the fronts and mains, with the Pioneer powering the rears.
But for my listening room, I would love to get my hands on some McIntosh amps, head, room conditioner, along with a VPI Prime (going off memory on this one) vinyl or going the route of a Theta Digital system. Of course these are dreams right!
I would be happy with a tube amp, good used head unit along with a decent vinyl and cd player!
But for my listening room, I would love to get my hands on some McIntosh amps, head, room conditioner, along with a VPI Prime (going off memory on this one) vinyl or going the route of a Theta Digital system. Of course these are dreams right!
I would be happy with a tube amp, good used head unit along with a decent vinyl and cd player!
Thanks. I'm not that tech savvy, but I know a few guys that have quite old quality speakers and are more than content with them.
I'd be already quite satisfied when I finally find a good spot to use my projector (or even better: buy a new one with better blacks).
Thinking of finally getting into some vinyl myself. Started to buy back / collect all the good 90s hip-hop / rap LPs and some were only published as 12" or the CDs are too rare nowadays (seriously, couple of 100 bucks for some..)
I'd be already quite satisfied when I finally find a good spot to use my projector (or even better: buy a new one with better blacks).
Thinking of finally getting into some vinyl myself. Started to buy back / collect all the good 90s hip-hop / rap LPs and some were only published as 12" or the CDs are too rare nowadays (seriously, couple of 100 bucks for some..)
I have been able to track down some rare cd's and vinyls that I paid some money for. The most I have spent, was for a vinyl album that has yet to be released on cd. Paid $150 for the first pressing. It had the original insert sleeve to boot! I have been scared to play it though lol. I have, but man, knowing how much I paid for it. I have spent a few dollars on some cd's to. Most are either imports or a certain pressing.
I don't believe I have spent a lot on my dvd's though. I know I have quite a few criterion discs along with some special editions. Blade Runner ultimate comes to mind, but I think the most I have paid for a single move is around $50. Not including boxed sets. I have spent a hundred dollars or so for some of them. Mainly Japanese Anime/Manga style shows.
Haha - that is one of the main reasons I never actually did get into the vinyl business. I'd be super scared to play them..lol
But I did grow up quite a bit so I don't tend to skip/repeat as much as I did way back in the days (or sometimes now on my phone) which I never could imagine being convenient with vinyl.
I have some horror flics / kung-fu stuff that is quite niche and was never published in large numbers, that can cost a bit at times but I try to avoid those or just dig much deeper - there's almost always a deal waiting somewhere.. Criterion rings a bell though..got that superb "Touch of Zen" BR (although having the DVD) for quite some cash. Was worth it though.
Imports are my bread and butter tbh, but could do without those pesky region codes.