What do you use to back up your copy protected movies?

[macnfab]

I have one PC left here, and it only serves one purpose to back up my extensive movie collection. I use AnyDVD as my decryption and 1clickcopyDVD as my compression/burn softwares.

Solving this problem is the only thing between me and a new iMac. I can't part with my last pc until i master burning/compressing/decryption on my macbook. I know from what i have read it's not so simple on my mac, but if anyone who has been there and done that could help! I have downloaded
mac the ripper
DVD2oneX2
iSkySoft DVD copy

i just can't seem to get it?? and my super drive dosen't seem to like my fugi disc either, which i have been burning with for years with no issue.


Thanks in advance

 

[jmann]

I would use MacTheRipper, or try using HandBrake.

 

[iGrant]

I would use MacTheRipper, or try using HandBrake.

I will second Handbrake, I have used it in the past and it works well, you just need to fiddle with the settings. I would then look to Visual Hub for compressing the video to whatever format you want from there.

-iGrant

 

[bohbot16]

Wait, you're trying to make physical copies of your discs, correct? If so, then HandBrake isn't the correct tool. That program transcodes the DVD to make an iTunes-compatible file.

To decrypt the DVD try FairMount. I'm not sure what a good burning program would be. Maybe Toast?

 

[macnfab]

so many.. I am taking notes!

Thanks guys keep it coming!

 

[RumMunkey]

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RipIt.

 

[tripletaker]

Use MactheRipper or RipIt to rip the DVD. Use Handbrake to convert it. Add it to my iTunes library.

Settings are up to you. Try it a chapter with different settings until you get one you like. Try using the best and biggest screen you have.

 

[glap1922]

Use MactheRipper or RipIt to rip the DVD. Use Handbrake to convert it. Add it to my iTunes library.

Settings are up to you. Try it a chapter with different settings until you get one you like. Try using the best and biggest screen you have.

I second this. I too use MactheRipper followed by Handbrake, but I don't use itunes, much happier with Plex.

 

[mperkins37]

Handbrake usually, don't really do a lot....

 

[macnfab]

Thanks guys not sure how itunes plays in, I am trying to make hard coppies to another disc. maybe i wasn't clear on that part

thanks

 

[MacDawg]

Thanks guys not sure how itunes plays in, I am trying to make hard coppies to another disc. maybe i wasn't clear on that part

thanks

Yes, most of the posts are telling you how to just rip to your HD and play through iTunes, Plex, VLC, etc.

Your best bet is MacTheRipper and Toast, although it is not foolproof
From what I understand, the better solutions are Windows based for what you want to do

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[Sky Blue]

I second this. I too use MactheRipper followed by Handbrake, but I don't use itunes, much happier with Plex.

WHy use Handbrake with Plex?

 

[macnfab]

Maybe i will always have one windows pc for backing up movies and downloading tunes... I just I will just keep the one i have going, cause i really don't see myself ever buying another new pc

I am a total convert

But it seems this task is much harder with mac...

There isn't one software that handles any possible encryption and another that does compression/burning?

Why can't anydvd and 1clickcopydvd just make platforms for MAC?? ughh