Movie ripping? Getting onto iPad

[GorgeousGeorge]

Hello
Just like to know what program to get/use to rip my DVD's and blurays onto my iMac, so then I can can transfer onto my iPad through iTunes or using the movie player app.
I've just purchased a new iMac and I'm a bit out of touch with it all.
Cheers George

 

[j.dstasio]

Handbrake.

 

[GorgeousGeorge]

Handbrake.

Cheers
That looks like the thing I'm after

 

[jamesdmc]

This guide is a year old, but still relevant. It's pretty much the process I use. It works with Blu Ray and DVD.