Blind user wanting to make dvd back ups

[blindy007]

I am a blind user who is trying to create back ups of my dvds. I have read the useful guides here but the trouble I am running into is that I am unable to use the mouse. I got as far as Spruce Up and that is where I got stuck. I was able to import my .m2v file but dragging the movie to the first window is impossible. Is there any other way to do this? I am able to use Tmpgenc without any problems. Thanks ahead.

[Mirror_Image]

I'd like to help, but I'm not too familiar with spruceup, so I'll just bump the thread for you...

[blindy007]

I am sorry but I do not understand what you mean by bump the thread for me. Please explain. Also is it possible to use Tmpgenc? Or what other programs should I use to create the back ups? Thanks

[liquid217]

"bumping" means that by posting a message, it moves the thread up to the top so that more people can see it (just like i just did). If you could tell us what guide you are following and what you are trying to create (dvd, vcd, or svcd), it would be appreciated. I too know very little about spruceup, but i may be able to help you out with another "route"

[blindy007]

Sorry for the lack of info. Still getting use to these things. I was following the Newbie guide under dvd ripping to dvd. I was thinking about getting a dvd burner but wanted to make sure I could back up my dvds before. So, if anyone has any other ways to do it with other programs please let me know. I noticed that Tmpgenc had a dvd template and was wondering if that would work. Thanks

[liquid217]

well spruceup is the software needed to burn the dvd onto a dvd disc. If you don't have a dvd burner yet, its kinda pointless to try it. Tmpgenc is a great little program, but it cannot burn a dvd for you. Looking at the guide that you mentioned, in this case, tmpgenc would substitute for rempeg, but it sounds like you have allready gotten that far, so tmpgenc would not really be useful to you. Hope it works out for you...

[blindy007]

I did not have to use rempg because the .m2v file was under 4 gigs. but anyway, that is good to know incase in the future I need to use it. What other programs could I use to author and burn the disc. Any sugestions would be great. Thanks

[liquid217]

well when i get a dvd burner (i haven't yet), i plan to use ulead's movie factory. It looks to be the easiest. (although im sure others would disagree).

http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdmoviefactory.htm

there are many more also. here's the list
http://www.vcdhelp.com/author.htm#dvd

[blindy007]

Well I checked out the guide and it seems very easy. There is no dragging or mouse use unless you create a chapter. My last question is how do I get it into mpeg2 format. I know to use Smart Ripper to rip thevob files. Then Can I use dvd to avi to create a d2v and ac3 file. then can I use Tmpgenc using the dvd template to create a mpeg2 file. Then just burn it. Thanks

[liquid217]

well according to the guide that you mentioned, it creates a ac3 and a m2v file. all that really needs to be done is to encode that ac3 file into pcm wav format. There are authoring programs (i can't remember if moviefactory does it or not) that will let you input the m2v and the wav file in, and will create the dvd for you. You could encode the ac3 to mp2, and then remux the audio and video together to produce an mpg, but that will just deteriorate the audio. Plus dvd's a pcm audio anyway. Maybe someone will be able to tell you what authoring program will allow you to do that. Sorry i couldn't have been any more help.

[PimpInDaHouse]

How are you blind and doing all of this? And if you where why would you even be watching a DVD you sould just copy the audio to a audio CD so you can just listen to it.

[blindy007]

Wel thanks for your help. I see that movie factory looks like it would work just great. I guess my question is how do I create a mpeg2 file to load into movie factory. And for the other guy, I am using a screen reading program that reads everything on the screen for me through a speaker. I want to create back ups for different reasons. One I have friends who are not blind and would rather have video and audio then just audio. Plus I like to sit down in front of the tv and watch the movie. I saw for 14 years before I lost my vision so I guess it is habbit. Thanks

[PimpInDaHouse]

Sorry man didn't mean to make fun or anything just seemed a little wierd to me so sorry again. And my screen name is Pimp In Da House, nice to meet you.

[liquid217]

ok heres how to convert the ac3 into mp2

http://www.doom9.org/ac3tomp2.htm

once its an mp2 file, you can then remultiplex the video with it, to create the mpg file. for this, you would use tmpgenc...

in TMPGEnc, select File->MPEG Tools, select multiplex, then select (mpeg2 program) for the type, and then open the mp2 audio and m2v video and hit start.
this will create the mpg

[blindy007]

Thanks for the help I will give it a try. Hey Pimp in Da House, I was not trying to make you feel bad or anything. Don't worry about it. Thanks

[blindy007]

Well, bad news. I am unable to figure out BeSweet. For some reason I can not find the first BSweet button it is asking for. I am assumeing if I find that button it will ask which file I am trying to change. Is there any other programs that will allow me to change from ac3 to mp2. Thanks

[liquid217]

lol, it just dawned on me! Rempeg has the option of converting an ac3 file to an mp2 file (it calls it an mpa file, which is the same thing). Anyway, its under tools, just select the ac3 file, select the name of the mpa file, and let it go!. then, once you have the mpa file.........
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you can then remultiplex the video with it, to create the mpg file. for this, you would use tmpgenc...

in TMPGEnc, select File->MPEG Tools, select multiplex, then select (mpeg2 program) for the type, and then open the mpa audio and m2v video and hit start.
this will create the mpg

[blindy007]

I checked it out and I did not find any tools menu or tab. The only tabs I had were main, options, log, and statistics. What Iam I missing. I was also chekcing out Headac3he to see if it might work.

[liquid217]

well its in version 1.5.2. here is the link

http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Encoders/MPEG2/ReMPEG2v152.zip

tools is the 5th tab over

[blindy007]

Thanks a bunch. I found it for some reason my screen reader did not read that tab but it was there the whole time. I have it going right now but it seems to take awhild. Do you know how long it may take? Just so I know. After I do the part with Tmpgenc is the file then ready to burn on a dvd. If I had a burner now I just would use the burning software that came with correct? Thanks

[liquid217]

not sure on time. Remember, i've never done a dvd to dvd copy before. As for the rest of your question, correct. Just multiplex the video and audio together and your ready to go

[blindy007]

Oh Yeah forgot. I tried loading up the m2v file in Tmpgenc the other day and it locked my system. If I use dvd to avi and create a d2v file and a ac3 file can I still use rempg to convert to mp2. I know that d2v files work without freezing the system. Thanks

[liquid217]

well your not really using the encoding part of tmpgenc, your using the mpeg tools, which is allmost like a whole nother program. your m2v file will not lock up in it, and you can't use the d2v file, multiplexing that would do absolutely nothing

[blindy007]

Oh Yeah I forgot I tried do something else that is why it froze. It is going right now but when I chose the audio file in Tmpgenc it did not see the mp2 file I created but did see the ac3 file. I loaded the ac3 file and hit run. Is there anything wrong with this. If so why did it not see the mp32 file. II used Rempeg when to the tools menu and loaded the the ac3 file and it run. Was I suppose to do anything else. Thanks

[blindy007]

One other question. If the dvd is 5.1 and I follow these directions will my finished back up also be 5.1. Are dts dvds able to be backed up also?

[liquid217]

you may just need to rename the mpa file to mp2 in order for tmpgenc mpeg tools to se it.

(2) no it will only be dolby pro logic this way. Again, im not an expert on dvd to dvd transferring, so if there are any other guru's that would like to chime in, go for it.

[blindy007]

Well, thanks for all your help. I will let you know how it comes out. Thanks again