How can I make a REAL copy of my favorite DVD?

Ripplin · August 19th, 2005, 07:23 AM

I have a couple of DVDs that I might want to copy sometime, due to rarity and such, but the problem is, I want to be able to watch them on TV using my PlayStation (which will play DVD-Rs) or whatever, not just on my computer. I've tried CloneDVD, but I can only watch the disc on my computer. images/smilies/wacko.gif

Do any of you know of a program that will allow me to make an exact duplicate (an archive copy, I think it's called)?

massy · August 19th, 2005, 08:27 AM

Use dvdshrink to make personal backups of your dvds.

freerider · August 19th, 2005, 10:38 AM

Jup, dvdshrink is the way to go. DVDShrink sucks big time. But it isn't the program that determines wether or not you can play it on a different player. It depends on the disc and the writer. I personally write on DVD+R (platinum, don't know their new mediacode) and had no problems so far (even plays on PS2). If you can bookmark (aka bitset), be sure to do this.
And keep in mind that when you make a backup of a dvd using single layer dvd, you will have quality loss. If you want a full backup (and have a dual LAYER writer), write them on a dual layer disc.

Greetz Johan

TechZ · August 19th, 2005, 02:29 PM

has to be DVDShrink, EASY to use, and makes 1:1 copies, with everything.

hokiethang · August 19th, 2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TechZ

has to be DVDShrink, EASY to use, and makes 1:1 copies, with everything.

Yeah, i'm going to agree, DVDShrink is the best option. It does recompression to condense dual layer dvds(8.5GB) to single layer (4.7GB), if burning to single layer media.

Ripplin · August 19th, 2005, 05:30 PM

Thanks for the tips, guys! And I'll definitely use dual layer. I was reading this, and using dual layer will mean not having to sacrifice features for quality. It's nice that you get so many options, though.

Cosworth · August 20th, 2005, 02:13 PM

I was having above problem with DVD's only paying on certain players but make sure you click "Finalize DVD" and it'll work fine from there on out. It did for me anyway ... images/smilies/w00t.gif

TechZ · August 20th, 2005, 05:34 PM

I always Finalize my disks, cause I never have to add anything to them later. Also stick with better brand media for compatability. Frankly I dont see the loss in quality when converting a DL DVD movie into Single Layer, mostly its all the extra commentary and languages that take up the space, just uncheck the boxes for those and thereby keep your video quality to maximum images/smilies/smile.gif

www.videohelp.com Click the button DVD Media on the left side bar. It will show you a good comparison of media and how its worked for many other people.

Cruzz563 · August 20th, 2005, 05:42 PM

I uses DVD Decrypter for DVD5 and DVDShrink for DVD9, since it can shrink it to DVD5 images/smilies/tongue.gif

I dunno why, I've just always done it that way. images/smilies/smile.gif

Cosworth · August 21st, 2005, 12:49 AM

I use DVD Shrink and burn the Audio and video TS Folders to a DVD as a Data DVD, then make sure the disk is finalised. Works a treat.

TechZ · August 21st, 2005, 06:01 PM

Cosworth, why not just set DVDShrink to create an ISO image, that way less steps involved, all you need to do is File-->open the image in Nero and it burns it perfectly images/smilies/smile.gif

likus · September 7th, 2005, 08:02 PM

I started with DVDShrink, but then started using DVD Rebuilder + CCE. Makes the job maybe a bit slower than DVDShrink, but the quality, it's just magnificent.

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August 19th, 2005, 08:27 AM	#2
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TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: 05:07 PM Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	has to be DVDShrink, EASY to use, and makes 1:1 copies, with everything. __________________ techzonline.net

August 19th, 2005, 05:30 PM	#6
Ripplin Joined: Jun 14th, 2005 Last Online: December 22nd, 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 360 Car: 2004 Honda CR-V EX Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the tips, guys! And I'll definitely use dual layer. I was reading this, and using dual layer will mean not having to sacrifice features for quality. It's nice that you get so many options, though. __________________ My deviantART gallery

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Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 06:05 PM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 1,725 LFS Status: Rep Power: 27	I was having above problem with DVD's only paying on certain players but make sure you click "Finalize DVD" and it'll work fine from there on out. It did for me anyway ... __________________ Catch My Drift? W:www.pmcgphotos.com Powered by Canon.

August 19th, 2005, 10:38 AM	#3
freerider Joined: Jan 5th, 2005 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 464 Rep Power: 0	Jup, dvdshrink is the way to go. DVDShrink sucks big time. But it isn't the program that determines wether or not you can play it on a different player. It depends on the disc and the writer. I personally write on DVD+R (platinum, don't know their new mediacode) and had no problems so far (even plays on PS2). If you can bookmark (aka bitset), be sure to do this. And keep in mind that when you make a backup of a dvd using single layer dvd, you will have quality loss. If you want a full backup (and have a dual LAYER writer), write them on a dual layer disc. Greetz Johan

August 20th, 2005, 05:34 PM	#8
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: 05:07 PM Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	I always Finalize my disks, cause I never have to add anything to them later. Also stick with better brand media for compatability. Frankly I dont see the loss in quality when converting a DL DVD movie into Single Layer, mostly its all the extra commentary and languages that take up the space, just uncheck the boxes for those and thereby keep your video quality to maximum www.videohelp.com Click the button DVD Media on the left side bar. It will show you a good comparison of media and how its worked for many other people. __________________ techzonline.net

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Cruzz563 Cruzz563\|work Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Location: Houston, Texas, The States Age: 24 Posts: 2,657 Rep Power: 25	I uses DVD Decrypter for DVD5 and DVDShrink for DVD9, since it can shrink it to DVD5 I dunno why, I've just always done it that way. __________________ In the USA, 100% of the Federal Income Tax Money goes to paying interest on the national deficit, and nothing else. Where's the law that says we have to pay?

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Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 06:05 PM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 1,725 LFS Status: Rep Power: 27	I use DVD Shrink and burn the Audio and video TS Folders to a DVD as a Data DVD, then make sure the disk is finalised. Works a treat. __________________ Catch My Drift? W:www.pmcgphotos.com Powered by Canon.

August 21st, 2005, 06:01 PM	#11
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: 05:07 PM Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	Cosworth, why not just set DVDShrink to create an ISO image, that way less steps involved, all you need to do is File-->open the image in Nero and it burns it perfectly __________________ techzonline.net

September 7th, 2005, 08:02 PM	#12
likus Joined: Jun 22nd, 2005 Last Online: January 5th, 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	I started with DVDShrink, but then started using DVD Rebuilder + CCE. Makes the job maybe a bit slower than DVDShrink, but the quality, it's just magnificent.

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