Can someone link me to a thread where it shows you how to burn a DVD movie on my MacBook from an existing DVD movie. All the steps and programs needed. I want to create some backups of the movies i have bought. Thanks Mac brothers 
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PLEASE READ: Important information about DVD RippingCan someone link me to a thread where it shows you how to burn a DVD movie on my MacBook from an existing DVD movie. All the steps and programs needed. I want to create some backups of the movies i have bought. Thanks Mac brothers
its illegal to burn a dvd that you bought? im not going to sell it or anything, I just want to make copies of the originals. I live in Canada if that makes any difference, I know theres different rules/laws about copyrights and such.
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You can find plenty of information about burning DVDs here - just not info on copying protected media
You can find plenty of information about burning DVDs here - just not info on copying protected media
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First step: Get the program 'Visualhub'. This will enable you to convert most formats to dvd. Not sure about cdr-might require another step. Then get 'Toast' for burning.
1. Use 'Visualhub' to convert .avi file to DVD.
It will create an iso image (much like a dmg)
2. Open disc copy in toast, select image file.
3. Drag the image file, under File menu select 'save as disc image'
(Also make sure to select "compress to fit DVD" checkbox)
4. Toast will create a "Toast disc image" which you can burn to a regular DVD
5. Using this system, I've put 3 movies @ 700 Mb each on one disc.
P.S. The only sure way to keep the FBI happy is to watch your DVD once and then destroy it.
1. Use 'Visualhub' to convert .avi file to DVD.
It will create an iso image (much like a dmg)
2. Open disc copy in toast, select image file.
3. Drag the image file, under File menu select 'save as disc image'
(Also make sure to select "compress to fit DVD" checkbox)
4. Toast will create a "Toast disc image" which you can burn to a regular DVD
5. Using this system, I've put 3 movies @ 700 Mb each on one disc.
P.S. The only sure way to keep the FBI happy is to watch your DVD once and then destroy it.
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