best way to copy commercial DVD to dual-layer?

[tekkieman]

I thought the question was answered in the second post?

No, it wasn't. It was actually the third post. Does that invalidate having a civilized discussion on actual test results of DL media?

[joecav]

Hopefully this gets in before the lock so I can repeat it in hopes that the locking mod will read it:

Mods - Could you please just deal with the individuals posting off topic insults rather than lock a thread with significant value to the purpose of this site?

I thought the question was answered in the second post?

LOL

[joecav]

This has turned into a bar-room brawl.

[stiltman]

I thought the question was answered in the second post?

No, it wasn't. It was actually the third post. Does that invalidate having a civilized discussion on actual test results of DL media?

No...No it doesn't.

My comment was based on the thread topic

BTW, I tried a DL yesterday....coaster!!!

[sacajaweeda]

IBTL!

[Edmund Blackadder]

Hopefully this gets in before the lock so I can repeat it in hopes that the locking mod will read it:

Mods - Could you please just deal with the individuals posting off topic insults rather than lock a thread with significant value to the purpose of this site?

Yes please! I will behave now. However, my previous opinions are still valid. Besides, Mr. Bazooka is now reporting me as a trouble maker, while he himself sends anyone he doesn't like to the STFU link. And I'm sure he'll get away with it too.

Back to topic:
The best way I have found to backup commercial DVD9 to DVD+R DL is to decrypt files in DVD Decrypter (file mode) and then burn the resulting VIDEO_TS folder in RecordNow 7.2 (data disc mode). Preserves layer break perfectly and makes a highly compatible DVD+R DL. I'm shamelessly promoting my thread again so read here to learn to make DVD+R DL discs with great results:

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=225001

If you have something constructive to say, please post in that thread, so we can all pile up our unbiased DL experiences.

Thank you very much.

P.S.: Bazooka, I have a university degree myself. But the most important thing is that I also learn from the life experiences. College degree is never nearly enough.

[tekkieman]

BTW, I tried a DL yesterday....coaster!!!

Sorry to hear that! That's an expensive lesson. Was it a straight DVD9-DL backup, or was it a custom author job? I'm not so interested in backups as I am people authoring their own creations to DL.

[scajjr]

Hey guys no need to jump off the deep end here. I posted my original question mainly as I hadn't seen many posts (sorry if they are around and I missed them) on dual-layer.

I know DL is a new area in DVD burners. But as someone who has been building and upgrading computers for 13 years now and has tried new and unproven technologies over that period, I understand it's not 100% guaranteed to work. And I don't mind spending a little money on media to try it out. God knows I've spent a lot more on software over the years that is now sitting in a closet.

Thanks to those who offered suggestions and thanks to those who offered warnings.

Sam

[steve2713]

His question was the best way to copy to DL discs. He didn't ask why he shouldn't use them because of cost or people that haven't even used them claiming that DL media is worthless.

From what I understand, the best way to copy is using DVD Decrypter and not making any changes at all to the structure of the original DVD, as rr6966 suggested.

[stiltman]

If you have something constructive to say, please post in that thread, so we can all pile up our unbiased DL experiences.

I've only burned one (yesterday) on my BTC/Emprex....coaster!

[bazooka]

But the most important thing is that I also learn from the life experiences.

As do I, but you are quoting false statistics. That is what I have a problem with. You are setting up others with false hope and disappointment.

[steve2713]

BTC/Emprex

That probably did you no favors

[bazooka]

BTC/Emprex

That probably did you no favors

There is nothing wrong with emprex.

I have one myself.

No problems

[dap]

Not much chance I'll be backing up a DVD on D/L media at $10.00 or $5.00 per disk, when S/L is only $.40 per disk.
Long live DVD Shrink

[stiltman]

BTW, I tried a DL yesterday....coaster!!!

Sorry to hear that! That's an expensive lesson. Was it a straight DVD9-DL backup, or was it a custom author job? I'm not so interested in backups as I am people authoring their own creations to DL.

5.4gb of home video

Now I have to re-auther it and decide where I want to spit it. OR re-encode the whole thing so it will fit....Prolly re-encode

[Edmund Blackadder]

But the most important thing is that I also learn from the life experiences.

As do I, but you are quoting false statistics. That is what I have a problem with. You are setting up others with false hope and disappointment.

I think flaming DVD+R DL format without ever trying is even more false. At least I've done several tests at home, with friends' DVD playes and in BestBuy with very positive results. So, saying that DL sucks without any backing is just ain't right.

I've only burned one (yesterday) on my BTC/Emprex....coaster!

It may very well be your burner. What software did you use?

P.S.: By the way, yesterday I got Pioneer DVR-A09XL and, just like my Sony 700A and 710A, it also gives wonderful results on Verbatim DVD+R DL in RecordNow 7.2 (booktype is automatically set to DVD-ROM, just like in DVR-A08). Also, it burned it at true 6x speed!!! Ritek DL though is still not that good and wasn't very compatible with some of my home DVD players, as I expected.

[stiltman]

It may very well be your burner. What software did you use?

Author in TDA
Create ISO in TDA
Burn to disc with TDA

[Baldrick]

best way to copy commercial DVD to dual-layer.
not dvd dual compatibiltitlatyt.