SorsSalutis
07-14-2005, 07:22 PM
So instead of this topic popping up on TR daily, I've decided to create a small guide to backing up a dvd.
First off, I should say TR is not responsible nor is condoning backing up any DVD's for which you do not own and/or do not plan on using for personal use.
Your going to need 2 to 3 programs...
1. DVD Shrink - Used to compress the 9 gig movie down to 4 gigs to fit on a regular DVD-+R. It does decrease the quality of the picture, but not enough that I can tell. I have done many DVD's and I usually can't differentiate between the backup and the original. Download DVD Shrink Here (http://www.dvdr-digest.com/software/software.php?file=dvdshrink)
2. DVD Decryptor (optional) - Used for those hard to rip DVD's. This actually rips the files off the DVD (without compression) and onto your hard drive in VOB, IFO and BUP files. If you get an error code in DVD Shrink, you'll use this file first, but I'll get to that later. Download DVD Decypter Here (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1011845169/1)
3. Nero - You will need this software to burn the ISO file created from DVD Shrink, off your hard drive and onto the DVD. You can use other burning software but I'm going to recommend Nero. You can get a trial version of Nero here (http://www.nero.com/en/nero-prog.php)
Once you have downloaded the software and you have a DVD, you are ready to go, but since this is sort of a newb instruction guide I should say you need at least 5 gigs of free space to create a successful backup with DVD Shrink and Nero. If you use DVD Decrypter with that process you will need about 10. But dont worry it will get erased after you done.
1. Put DVD into drive
2. Run DVD Shrink 3.2
3. Click on the "Open Disc" button, and select your drive and DVD.
4. DVD shrink will scan your DVD. It takes about 2 minutes depending on your computer and whick movie is sitting in the drive. Ive seen it done in 50 seconds at the most.
5. After its done it will bring up a menu with compression settings and such. Since you dont know what your doing leave them alone. If you want you can
take off some of the extra stuff like french dolby tracks, by unclicking the box next to the appropriate track. The amount saved off deleteing that track will be added to your compression ratios and give you better quality in your picture.
6. Click the "Backup!" button in between "Fulldisc" and "Analysis". This will bring up a menu with many different tabs. The first one (Target Device) is the important one. This gives you the option of what output file and where. The first drop down box should be selected on ISO Image File. The second allows you to choose where you want your file. Remember you need at least 5 gigs. Go to Browse and choose a location and remember it. Dont pay attention to the other tabs in the menu for now. Click OK.
7. It should take about 45 minutes to create the ISO file on your hard drive, and if you want your can enable video preview so you can watch whats happening. Once its done, open Nero.
8. Insert a blank DVD into your DVD tray. Select Burn ISO or Image to disc, find your ISO file (if for some reason its not in the folder, you have to use the drop down box to select file types to look for, select "all" on the bottom and you should see it). Adjust your settings ( I always burn a 2X because I have a problem with skipping when using anything larger) on you DVD burner and hit whatever button it is you hit to start the burning.
9. Once its finished you have a backup, but remember to erase the ISO file off your hard drive AFTER you have checked to make sure the DVD runs fine.
Error Codes and DVD Decrypter
If for some reason DVD Shrink doesnt like your DVD it wont scan it, and youll get an error code during step 4. This is where DVD Decryptor comes into play.
1. Open DVD Decrypter
2. It will automatically select the tray that has the DVD. A series of files will show on the right (VOB, IFO, BUP). Make sure they are all selected.
3. Choose a destination folder the same way you did in Step 6, but remember now youll need more space. This program will take the files off the DVD uncompressed so expect about 9 gigs for all the files, but have ten ready just in case. Yes, these will get erased too, but you need to do it manually after your finished.
4. Click on the picture of the DVD with the arrow pointing to the Hard Drive to start the process. Again this should take abot 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on movie, cpu, and DVD drive speeds.
5. Once its finished, open DVD shrink again. This time click the "open files" button and select the files that DVD decrypter made. This should bypass the error code and run the program off the hard drive instead of the DVD.
6. Follow the steps for DVDShrink starting at 6.
Hopefully this helps and clears up some of the confusion you guys are having trying to backup your DVD's.
ENJOY!
First off, I should say TR is not responsible nor is condoning backing up any DVD's for which you do not own and/or do not plan on using for personal use.
Your going to need 2 to 3 programs...
1. DVD Shrink - Used to compress the 9 gig movie down to 4 gigs to fit on a regular DVD-+R. It does decrease the quality of the picture, but not enough that I can tell. I have done many DVD's and I usually can't differentiate between the backup and the original. Download DVD Shrink Here (http://www.dvdr-digest.com/software/software.php?file=dvdshrink)
2. DVD Decryptor (optional) - Used for those hard to rip DVD's. This actually rips the files off the DVD (without compression) and onto your hard drive in VOB, IFO and BUP files. If you get an error code in DVD Shrink, you'll use this file first, but I'll get to that later. Download DVD Decypter Here (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1011845169/1)
3. Nero - You will need this software to burn the ISO file created from DVD Shrink, off your hard drive and onto the DVD. You can use other burning software but I'm going to recommend Nero. You can get a trial version of Nero here (http://www.nero.com/en/nero-prog.php)
Once you have downloaded the software and you have a DVD, you are ready to go, but since this is sort of a newb instruction guide I should say you need at least 5 gigs of free space to create a successful backup with DVD Shrink and Nero. If you use DVD Decrypter with that process you will need about 10. But dont worry it will get erased after you done.
1. Put DVD into drive
2. Run DVD Shrink 3.2
3. Click on the "Open Disc" button, and select your drive and DVD.
4. DVD shrink will scan your DVD. It takes about 2 minutes depending on your computer and whick movie is sitting in the drive. Ive seen it done in 50 seconds at the most.
5. After its done it will bring up a menu with compression settings and such. Since you dont know what your doing leave them alone. If you want you can
take off some of the extra stuff like french dolby tracks, by unclicking the box next to the appropriate track. The amount saved off deleteing that track will be added to your compression ratios and give you better quality in your picture.
6. Click the "Backup!" button in between "Fulldisc" and "Analysis". This will bring up a menu with many different tabs. The first one (Target Device) is the important one. This gives you the option of what output file and where. The first drop down box should be selected on ISO Image File. The second allows you to choose where you want your file. Remember you need at least 5 gigs. Go to Browse and choose a location and remember it. Dont pay attention to the other tabs in the menu for now. Click OK.
7. It should take about 45 minutes to create the ISO file on your hard drive, and if you want your can enable video preview so you can watch whats happening. Once its done, open Nero.
8. Insert a blank DVD into your DVD tray. Select Burn ISO or Image to disc, find your ISO file (if for some reason its not in the folder, you have to use the drop down box to select file types to look for, select "all" on the bottom and you should see it). Adjust your settings ( I always burn a 2X because I have a problem with skipping when using anything larger) on you DVD burner and hit whatever button it is you hit to start the burning.
9. Once its finished you have a backup, but remember to erase the ISO file off your hard drive AFTER you have checked to make sure the DVD runs fine.
Error Codes and DVD Decrypter
If for some reason DVD Shrink doesnt like your DVD it wont scan it, and youll get an error code during step 4. This is where DVD Decryptor comes into play.
1. Open DVD Decrypter
2. It will automatically select the tray that has the DVD. A series of files will show on the right (VOB, IFO, BUP). Make sure they are all selected.
3. Choose a destination folder the same way you did in Step 6, but remember now youll need more space. This program will take the files off the DVD uncompressed so expect about 9 gigs for all the files, but have ten ready just in case. Yes, these will get erased too, but you need to do it manually after your finished.
4. Click on the picture of the DVD with the arrow pointing to the Hard Drive to start the process. Again this should take abot 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on movie, cpu, and DVD drive speeds.
5. Once its finished, open DVD shrink again. This time click the "open files" button and select the files that DVD decrypter made. This should bypass the error code and run the program off the hard drive instead of the DVD.
6. Follow the steps for DVDShrink starting at 6.
Hopefully this helps and clears up some of the confusion you guys are having trying to backup your DVD's.
ENJOY!