Can you copy dvds on a macbook?

Choobus · Choobus #1 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:07 PM

I want to back up my dvd collection, but I am not sure if my macbook will burn them. I use dvd shrink and nero on my pc to copy dvds. On the macbook, can I copy dvds out of the box ,or will I need to get some extra software to copy dvds?

kilo15 · kilo15 #2 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:09 PM

you'll need something called hand brake.

Choobus · Choobus #3 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilo15

you'll need something called hand brake.

Please explain what this is.

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #4 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choobus

Please explain what this is.

http://handbrake.m0k.org/

djames42 · djames42 #5 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:19 PM

I use MacTheRipper + Popcorn

MacTheRipper is the Mac equivalent of DvdDecrypter, Popcorn performs the same functions that CloneDVD for the PC does (transcoding a DVD9->DVD5 and burning).

I didn't realise that Handbrake works with CSS-encrypted discs. I may have to give that a try.

Choobus · Choobus #6 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:24 PM

What would you say is better mac the ripper or handbrake?

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #7 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:27 PM

I did not know that MTR supported intel!?

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #8 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kodorsean

I did not know that MTR supported intel!?

the betas are intel ready

djames42 · djames42 #9 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:56 PM

I've not used Handbrake, so I can't judge... I like the idea that it rips and transcodes; could kick those two steps off on the way to lunch and have it ready to burn when I come back.

I'll have to give that a try.

That said, I've been quite happy with MTR+Popcorn (DVD2OneX is an alternative to Popcorn, but unlike Popcorn it requires an separate burning tool).

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #10 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trpnmonkey41

the betas are intel ready

very cool..

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #11 (**permalink**)

01-30-2007, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djames42

I've not used Handbrake, so I can't judge... I like the idea that it rips and transcodes; could kick those two steps off on the way to lunch and have it ready to burn when I come back.

I'll have to give that a try.

That said, I've been quite happy with MTR+Popcorn (DVD2OneX is an alternative to Popcorn, but unlike Popcorn it requires an separate burning tool).

It rips and transcodes into a format (avi, mp4) that will need to be retranscoded to burn to a dvd

cazabam · cazabam #12 (**permalink**)

01-31-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trpnmonkey41

It rips and transcodes into a format (avi, mp4) that will need to be retranscoded to burn to a dvd

Yes, HandBrake is not quite like DVDShrink - it does't fit a D/L disk onto a S/L disk; it just rips the content and ignores the menus and so on. MacTheRipper rips DVDs but doesn't alter them - they're only good for writing back to the same type of media.

Popcorn is what you want if you want to convert a DVD or MTR-ripped image into a S/L format from a D/L rip.

Kash · Kash #13 (**permalink**)

01-31-2007, 01:48 AM

I find Handbrake good to rip DVDs into .avi files, which is completely different from what DVD Shrink does on Windows. If you want to rip DVDs to Audio_TS and Video_TS, then MactheRipper is a better choice. The beta is still slower than DVD Shrink in ripping DVDs, but I'm sure with time this little issue will get ironed out.

NanoBite · NanoBite #14 (**permalink**)

01-31-2007, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choobus

What would you say is better mac the ripper or handbrake?

I have a lil' bag o' tricks - MacTheRipper, Handbrake, ffmpegX ... they're all very useful to have.

Warren · Warren #15 (**permalink**)

01-31-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kodorsean

http://handbrake.m0k.org/

Thank you. Been looking for something like this.

KoDorSean #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	01-30-2007, 11:27 PM I did not know that MTR supported intel!? I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007
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Choobus #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 05, 2007 Posts: 39	01-30-2007, 11:07 PM I want to back up my dvd collection, but I am not sure if my macbook will burn them. I use dvd shrink and nero on my pc to copy dvds. On the macbook, can I copy dvds out of the box ,or will I need to get some extra software to copy dvds?
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kilo15 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 470	01-30-2007, 11:09 PM you'll need something called hand brake.
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djames42 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 346 Mac Specs: MBP CD 1.83/2ghz/7200 100g + Mini 2ghz C2D 2gb + Mini 1.42ghz G4 + PM 7200/120 + Newton OMP	01-30-2007, 11:19 PM I use MacTheRipper + Popcorn MacTheRipper is the Mac equivalent of DvdDecrypter, Popcorn performs the same functions that CloneDVD for the PC does (transcoding a DVD9->DVD5 and burning). I didn't realise that Handbrake works with CSS-encrypted discs. I may have to give that a try.
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Choobus #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 05, 2007 Posts: 39	01-30-2007, 11:24 PM What would you say is better mac the ripper or handbrake?
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djames42 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 07, 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 346 Mac Specs: MBP CD 1.83/2ghz/7200 100g + Mini 2ghz C2D 2gb + Mini 1.42ghz G4 + PM 7200/120 + Newton OMP	01-30-2007, 11:56 PM I've not used Handbrake, so I can't judge... I like the idea that it rips and transcodes; could kick those two steps off on the way to lunch and have it ready to burn when I come back. I'll have to give that a try. That said, I've been quite happy with MTR+Popcorn (DVD2OneX is an alternative to Popcorn, but unlike Popcorn it requires an separate burning tool).
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Kash #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	01-31-2007, 01:48 AM I find Handbrake good to rip DVDs into .avi files, which is completely different from what DVD Shrink does on Windows. If you want to rip DVDs to Audio_TS and Video_TS, then MactheRipper is a better choice. The beta is still slower than DVD Shrink in ripping DVDs, but I'm sure with time this little issue will get ironed out.
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