films to dvd

[bmh1946]

i can copy my films from dvd to my hard drive ,can anyone tell me how i can then transfer them to my portable storage device, as nothing seems to work other than error messages saying i do not have the correct software//help appreciated thanks

[MrBounty]

In what format are you copying the films to your HD?

[M-A-T-R-I-X]

Use DVD Shrink to compress and convert your dvd to VOB files.

Then use something like WinAVI to convert the VOB files to AVI, which can then be watched using Windows Media Player

you can download both software as torrents from Mininova.org

[bmh1946]

MR.Bounty and MATRIX,thanks very much, if only i could understand what you were saying. When i insert my dvd i am prompted by DVD decrypter(1.00)Matsita UJDA 760 to copy, i don't know what happens then until i am prompted to remove the dvd.any subsequent "fiddling"on my part fails to bring about anything of either useor help.Being a technophope is beginning to be a problem.which age does not help.
regards(typing is not much better either)

[M-A-T-R-I-X]

Ok, download DVD Shrink

http://www.dvdshrink.org/
manuals and free software above

DVD Decrypter will convert your film, BUT it wont compress it to fit onto a 4.7gb disc, so use DVD Shrink.

Once you film has been converted you should see 2 folders, one that says AUDIO_TS and the other will be VIDEO_TS. Audio will be empty and video will have the VOB files.

Now, download WinAVi, and use it to convert the VOB files within the folder to AVI, and hey presto!!!

[bmh1946]

Thanks MATRIX I will give it a go when i get home and let you know

[bmh1946]

thanks matrix > worked brilliantly>>>your a star rgards bmh