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Posted by knews4u2chew on 12/22/07 06:12
On Dec 21, 11:46 am, "Ken Maltby" <kmal...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "John Williamson" <johnwilliam...@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> news:DeSdnVsV4r4ek_HanZ2dnUVZ8vudnZ2d@bt.com...
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> > knews4u2c...@yahoo.com wrote:
> >> On Dec 20, 10:26 pm, knews4u2c...@yahoo.com wrote:
> >>> Knowing this has been asked before...here goes.
> >>> What is the best software(s), free or otherwise, to go from DVD to a
> >>> web based format file?
> >>> I don't have a DVD reading software on my XP OS yet, as I'm aware, and
> >>> if I put a DVD in the the CD player I see no files in Explorer.
>
> > Windows Explorer will show 2 folders on a DVD, if the drive is working
> > correctly. These are VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS. VIDEO_TS holds the video files
> > that are played by a DVD player. AUDIO_TS`is used for audio only DVDs. If
> > your DVD is from a camcorder, it needs to be finalised in the camera to
> > work correctly.
>
> > If you can't see these folders in Windows explorer, either your drive is
> > faulty or the DVD is not compatible with it.
>
> Or he did "put a DVD in the CD player".
>
Yes.
It seems my drives are older, 5 years, and were not DVD drives.
> >>> Do I need two or three reading and compressing softwares?
>
> > Not necessarily. There are easy to use single program solutions, or there
> > are suites of programs that are more versatile, but harder to use.
>
> But he will have to install something that adds a MPEG 2
> Codec, to be able to read DVDs.
Ok.
So this appears to be what I need first just to see the DVD Files.
I have to CD Drives a 50x and a 48x12x48x
What software "freeware" should I start with for this?
>If he buys a DVD drive
> it will probably come with DVD player software.
>
> >>> Is mpeg4 the best thing to go to to have a web based format?
>
> > No. The most widely readable are Windows Media or Real Player formats.
Which are?
Avi, or?
> > Mpeg4 is good for saving space, but a lot of people don't have the
> > programs installed to view it.
>
> >>> I've been tohttp://www.videohelp.com, but am really a novice at all
> >>> this software jargon and usually have a terrible time downloading and
> >>> installing things.
> >>> Anyone have a step by step or do I need to call a pro?
>
> > You'd be best off talking face to face with an expert who has a certain
> > amount of hardware expertise as well as video knowledge. You may have
> > hardware problems.
>
> Reading the related newsgroups would be a good thing
> to do before "talking face to face with an expert".
>
I think there is enough talent between use to get this done.
I'm just running XP and have Win Media player and Real player.
> > You'll also make less enemies if you only post to one newsgroup at a time,
> > as most people regard crossposting as rude.
>
I disagree.
The groups are all related.
Anyone from any of the groups can use the info or provide input.
> Crossposting to three closely related Newsgroups, is not
> what causes problems.
>
> > --
> > Tciao for Now!
>
> > John.
>
> > ( Posting from rec.video.desktop )
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