Yes... I'm trying to rip-off DVDs. Is it possible to use Smart Ripper to make a backup of a DVD to the HD and then use Nero to burn it? Manny DVD-r have already been sacrificed to this effort. Everything seems fine but then while useing Power DVD to play them back I receive an eror message that the DVD must be dirty, which is not the case. I can open up the DVD files and play them individualy but I want them to at least play in order without prompting. Also, can't you make a DVD from just a .vob file, or edit and/or split vob files with Nero? If I try to make a DVD with a .vob file I receive warnings asking for BUP and ISO files. Can't Nero somehow author it's own BUP ISO files?
Well there birdyfoot, you're going have to learn a bit of that - he, he - actually it's pretty easy - What you have to know is that you need ifo (information)files, bup (backup information) and Vob's in order to backup a DVD Why not use a program that will do it all for you - DVD Shrink and then use your friend Nero to burn it for you - I suggest you point yourself in that direction - -> Shrink download - http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvd_shrink.cfm Shrink Guide - http://www.chrismccann.co.uk/dvd_shrink_3.htm Anyhow, Welcome to the Club Enjoy your reading and, your welcome - Pete
Thanks for the advise Pete, I'm going to checkout that DVD shrink right now, but I was really hopeing Smart Ripper and Nero could be made to get along. Smart Ripper does make backup copies of the bup & ifo files, and what if all I have is a .vob file or one that is too big for a single DVD? Are these just pipe dreams? Thanks again.
I suggest making your ifo and bup files using IFOEdit. Then try using Shrink - Normally settings are set for file sizes at 1GB, When ripping next time check your settings Still wondering how you got 1 large VOB ??
No I've been doing that on purpose because I thought it was a pain to play them back in peices. It's only recently that I got a DVD burner. I did a little homework and downloaded both shrinkDVD and IFOedit. I can't believe their free! Now I have to paly around with these programs for a while, make a few more coasters and cut my losses. Thanks Pete, see you later.
