dvd backup

[pimkins27]

i buy alot of moves and i noticed a dvd burner for only 39 dollars. i was wondering if it would make a perfect copy of the dvd so i dont have to worry about them getting scratched anymore. i will just be backing up my movies. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=694959&Sku=K51-1032 is the link to the dvd burner.

[wolv6769]

Yes with a litle work and the right software. You cannot make an exact backup of a movie that is over 4.7 GB, with out editing the DVD.

There are now Dual Layer burners, in the market, which will allow you to make 100% backups, no editing.

This is not one of them.

[pimkins27]

what type of work?
thanks for all the help

[rkr1958]

First Thing ... The DVD Writer only supports DVD+R(W) format and not the DVD-R(W) format. I'd suggest buying a writer that supports both but that's me. You might wish to check out the DVD Writers section to the left, specifically; https://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters.php?DVDnameid=228&Search=Search&list=0#comments

Also, in terms of backing up your DVDs ... this is a single layer writer which means that you won't be able to do 1:1 backups of DVD-9 movies. I'd recommend checking out the backup guides (again to the left). One of my favorite tools is DVD Shrink 3.1, which is free. You'll also need a ripping tool. I use DVD Decryptor and SmartRipper, also free. Again, check out the tools section to the left.

I backup most of my DVDs, especially the ones I buy for my 3 1/2 year old son. Sometimes I'm able to backup without having to compress the main movie, sometimes compression is required. Again, you'll need to do some reading of the guides to the left.

Good luck.

[pimkins27]

i use to make backups on my computer of my movies...can i just use the vob files to burn? i havent really worked with dvd burning software but i have a image that its pretty close to cd burning.

[rkr1958]

i use to make backups on my computer of my movies...can i just use the vob files to burn? i havent really worked with dvd burning software but i have a image that its pretty close to cd burning.

I'm not sure I'm following you here. If you have a compliant DVD on your computer that you either ripped or authored and the size is less than 4,700,000 bytes (~4.3-GB) then all you need to do is burn the VIDEO_TS and AUIDO_TS folders to the DVD.

[pimkins27]

alright thanks

[pimkins27]

with dvd shrink would i just convert it and then burn it to the disk?
(with the dvd burner that is 39 dollars from tigerdirect.com)

[glockjs]

depends on the length and size of the original. but for the most part you wont notice difference. for the longer movies i usually take out the extra's to get better movie quality. the copy's are pretty much perfect anyways.

[pimkins27]

im reading up on the different programs and im going to buy the 39 dollar dvd writer. im going to use dvd x copy. thanks for all the help!

[glockjs]

you really dont need to buy dvd x copy, it doesnt even rip anymore. get dvddecryptor to rip, and dvdshrink to...well shrink

[iooi]

As burner is only + format you had better be sure your standalone player can play + format disks as there are a few that cant......

[rkr1958]

As burner is only + format you had better be sure your standalone player can play + format disks as there are a few that cant......

I second that ... My Toshiba SD2800 only plays DVD-R(W). You can check out your player in the DVD Players https://www.videohelp.com/dvdplayers section to the left.

Also, I agree with glockjs that you don't need to buy DVDXCopy. Unless you already own it, all you need is DVDDecryptor, DVDShrink and a good burning program. I use Nero but your DVD writer should come with one.

[pimkins27]

yeah im not buying it lol...its called private ftps =)

[Capmaster]

yeah im not buying it lol...its called private ftps =)

Don't discuss your downloads here please. Warez is against the forum AUP. There's no good reason to mention where you got them, unless you're bragging. It will only get you a formal warning.

Consider this an informal one.