Hello...
I've gone through the forums and am still unclear concerning two basic scenarios:
First, I want to save some DVDs to my hard drive as a giant file without losing any quality. What would be the format to save it to and what would be the best utility to do it with?
Second, if I wanted to edit those saved files (just basic stuff), again without losing any quality, what program would I use?
I apologize because I suspect I've overlooked the answer somewhere here, and it involves MPEGs and TMPG software. But if someone can clarify it for me I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!
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the only way to not lose any quality is to copy the video_ts & audio_ts folders off the dvd to the hard drive. put them in a folder with whatever you wish to name it. plan for about 4.5GB/each full dvdr. it's that easy. it will still be in dvd form.
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Thanks aedipuss.
Does this mean that there is no file format (like MPEG) that preserves the original quality? It seems clumsy saving all those VOB files, and I'd prefer one combined file.
Either way, what is the best program to use for editing?
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The only thing you have with the "original" quality is the DVD itself. It doesn't get any better than that, for you. The VOB files are it. Any conversion is going to alter that to some degree.
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Originally Posted by kimco52
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"Well, he did ask about MPEG. As VOB files contain MPEG-2 video, "
You are correct. He still won't get any better quality than he has now.
I have, on occasion, changed the name of vob's from .vob to .mpg and double clicked on them and they play just fine with Windows Media Player. Double clicking on .vob does not work that way. -
I have, on occasion, changed the name of vob's from .vob to .mpg and double clicked on them and they play just fine with Windows Media Player. Double clicking on .vob does not work that way.
As usual, manono's advice is spot on. -
Yes, I could set up an association but haven't had the need to.
I don't see anything manono said that I would disagree with.
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