Ripping DVD video to AVI

[doubleohfive]

Can anyone recommend a good, cheap or free program to do this?

Thanks.

 

[TheSeeker]

I've used DVDFab Platinum and was quite happy with it.

 

[Cali]

While we're on the subject - converting .avi to iPod-compatible format?

 

[TheSeeker]

^I believe DVDFab will also do iPod.

 

[Rii]

I use Handbrake.

 

[Mr. B]

Fair Use Wizard

 

[Josh Kelton]

Can anyone recommend a good, cheap or free program to do this?

Thanks.

• Rip the DVD with DVD Decrypter

• Import the VOB file into the MPEG2 version of Virtual dub

• Save as AVI with whatever your choice of compression codec is, such as DivX or XVid etc

 

[Small White Car]

Can anyone recommend a good, cheap or free program to do this?

Thanks.

Why AVI? Why not some version of MPEG4?

Where are you trying to play these files? The answer to that will shape the answer to the question more than anything.

 

[Carpe Occasio]

The website videohelp.com is a great place for tutorials and downloads. Here's some good info -

http://www.videohelp.com/guides/category/newbie-dvd-to-dvd-backup-guides-6;65#6;65
http://www.videohelp.com/guides/cat...-avi-mkv-mp4-divx-xvid-h264-wmv-vc1-6;33#6;33

Also, Super is a great program for converting video file formats

http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html

 

[doubleohfive]

Can anyone recommend a good, cheap or free program to do this?

Thanks.

Why AVI? Why not some version of MPEG4?

Where are you trying to play these files? The answer to that will shape the answer to the question more than anything.

AVI is the format I'm most accustomed to using. MPEG4 would work fine too.

I'm trying to play these clips in Adobe Premiere 6.5.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice.

 

[Timby]

Premiere 6.5 is pretty old -- and it definitely predates MPEG-4's entry into the video world. I don't think the program supports it.

 

[doubleohfive]

I haven't checked. Like I said, mostly I've been dealing with AVI files recently recovered from a rehabilitated hard drive.

There are some MPEG4 files on there as well that I haven't gotten to.

 

[Small White Car]

I'm trying to play these clips in Adobe Premiere 6.5.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice.

Whoa, back up. You say 'play' but this sounds like you're talking about editing. Is that the case?

Because EVERYONE has been suggesting compressed formats designed for delivery. Meaning they're not ideal for editing at all. If you're trying to edit (and with that version of the software) then I would strongly suggest finding a way to convert to a DV formated AVI.

That's a very different answer than for someone just trying to watch the videos.

 

[doubleohfive]

I see.

Well, then you're right. I'd like to be able to convert these videos to an editable form in Adobe Premiere 6.5. Sounds like DV AVI would be what I need.

 

[Timby]

Well, then you're right. I'd like to be able to convert these videos to an editable form in Adobe Premiere 6.5. Sounds like DV AVI would be what I need.

That's the best route, really (which is why I was confused when you mentioned MPEG-4, as it's not an edit-friendly format). Your optimal route for getting DVD video into AVI, on the Windows platform, is to do the steps that Josh Kelton outlined earlier. Handbrake will also do the conversion, but you still need a ripper to get the file before you can transcode it.

 

[doubleohfive]

Cool. Thanks everyone for your time and suggestions.

 

[nevermore]

I use Handbrake.

This.

 

[FalTorPan]

doubleohfive, did you manage to accomplish what you set out to do? I'm having a similar problem. I captured a self-made VHS tape to a non-copy-protected DVD+R, and while Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 can recognize that the VOB files contain video, it cannot recognize the audio.