Formac Studio TVR for DVDs that won't copy

[TheConfuzed1]

I have a Formac Studio TVR. I've actually had it for a couple of years, and all I've ever used it for is television.

If I want to copy a movie by playing it, should I use DV or Quicktime format for best results for copying to DVD?

[Frobozz]

Actually, I'd try using Toast's plug & burn feature to import using the Formac directly into Toast. Toast might not recognize the Formac as a "DV camcorder" but I know it did recognize my Canopus ADVC-55 as one.

Capturing in DV will give you the best results. That's how Toast captures the video with plug & burn.

It's unlikely that the Formac will capture video from any copy-protected source.

[edDV]

I've been wanting to get my hands on a Formac Studio TVR to compare it to Canopus ADVC. The main thing it had going for it on the Mac was the TV tuner.

"I want to copy a movie" from what source? Internal TV tuner, cable box, VHS or something else? What is the authoring destination? DV is the normal choice for best quality.

[TheConfuzed1]

I've been wanting to get my hands on a Formac Studio TVR to compare it to Canopus ADVC. The main thing it had going for it on the Mac was the TV tuner.

"I want to copy a movie" from what source? Internal TV tuner, cable box, VHS or something else? What is the authoring destination? DV is the normal choice for best quality.

After unsuccessful attempts at ripping the DVD, I figured maybe I could just play it through a stand-alone player.

I hadn't thought about the copy-protection through AV cables bit. Maybe I'll give it a shot and see what happens.

[mhar4]

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It's unlikely that the Formac will capture video from any copy-protected source.

It might. Unlike the ADS Instant DVD for Mac, it has no Macrovision detection.

[Frobozz]

Unlike the ADS Instant DVD for Mac, it has no Macrovision detection.

There's a version 2.2 of PixeDV hidden in the ADS USB Instant DVD for Mac software package that ignores Macrovision. It is NTSC only.

[mhar4]

Unlike the ADS Instant DVD for Mac, it has no Macrovision detection.

There's a version 2.2 of PixeDV hidden in the ADS USB Instant DVD for Mac software package that ignores Macrovision. It is NTSC only.

Yes, indeed. Unfortunately, I live in the PAL part of the world.

[pixeljammedia]

MPEG2 Works 4 demuxes ADS mpegs. While I do not own one to test, it sounds like it can take the vobs and give you the streams. Ou can then author a new DVD.