Return of the King / InstantCopy

[dvddunce]

I'm trying to backup ROTK using DVDDecrypter and InstantCopy V7. The rip is fine with no read errors. Compression on InstantCopy is about 53%. At about 97% complete (before writing to DVD-R), I keep getting a Multicopy.exe error and the program shuts down. I've tried three different times and always the same result. I deleted the ripped files and re-ripped the movie. That didn't help either.
Has anyone run across a similar issue? Is this because the compression is so great? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

The Dunce

[Laddydaddy]

Go to http://webboard.pinnaclesys.com/read_messages.asp?WebboardID=1&ForumID=877&SectionID=1...hread=50&lng=1 and read through the posts. Apparently this is an old problem with IC7. Possibly no solution?

[dvddunce]

Thanks Laddydaddy. I see I'm not the only one with the prblem. Can you suggest another burning tool? Thanks.

[Laddydaddy]

I'm not familiar with IC7. Are you only having problems with the burning part? In other words can IC7 shrink the files for you and you just can't burn them?

[dvddunce]

Thanks for the quick responses Laddydaddy. I'm having issues with the shrinking process not the burning process. I don't get to the burning process due to the problem noted earlier. With IC7, after the shrinking process you are prompted to insert a blank DVD and then IC7 writes to the DVD. Hope that helps. Thanks again.

[Laddydaddy]

From what I've read you may be SOL with IC7. The problem may be fixed with IC8. You may have to upgrade or try a different program. DVDShrink comes to mind. I have also used DCS Copysuite to make copies of large discs and gotten great results.

[GKar]

I know this doesn't help you much but this combo made a perfect backup of Return of the King:
DVDDecrypter
DVD2one
Nero

[dvddunce]

Thanks, I'll give DVDShrink a try.

[Ebn]

Did it with Shrink. Compressed down to 57% and with deep scan, came out with no difference between the backup and the original.

[Gazorgan]

I'll beg to differ on LOTR3. This one I split into 2 disks. It's just too long and too action intense to Shrink. I tried it, but I can see the artifacts, with Deep Scanning.

[GKar]

I'll beg to differ on LOTR3. This one I split into 2 disks. It's just too long and too action intense to Shrink. I tried it, but I can see the artifacts, with Deep Scanning.

DVD2One was "soft" but no artifacts. Looked good even though it was a full movie backup (minus extra soundtracks other than 5.1)

[Ebn]

Didn't noticed any artifacts at all with mine. This is of course subjective to the viewer. Looked pretty darn good on my 27" Sony and on my parents' 40".

[nooner6]

I also thought I can't tell the difference between my backup and the original until I watch them on my new 65" TV. I am only backing up the main movie and one sound and throw away all other craps.

[HAMP]

I also removed the credits and not seeing any artifacts.

Removed Credits and 2.1 audio stream

[rkr1958]

I know this doesn't really help but I successfully backed up ROTK using DVDDecrypter and InstantCopy V7 (7.0.3.140) with no problems. I made two copies and they both seem to play fine in my settop player. I also successfully backed up the extras disc too. Again I know this doesn't help but it is a data point.