Copy Protected DVD conversions

Bobbbo · Post by **Bobbbo** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:17 pm

I am converting my DVD collection to view on my iPod touch. I have always assumed that I need to use MacTheRipper first to remove the copy write protection software and than HandBrake to convert it to the iPod format. Do I really need to do this? Can I just put in a DVD and use HandBrake only?

Cavalicious · Post by **Cavalicious** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:31 pm

1. Yes

2. Yes

Bobbbo · Post by **Bobbbo** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:41 pm

Thanks for the answer, but the are opposite if both are answered yes????

Cavalicious · Post by **Cavalicious** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:45 pm

1. Is what you should do

2. Is what you can do

-if you do a search on Copy Protection...or read the documentation, you will understand why I answered the way I did.

Bobbbo · Post by **Bobbbo** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:49 pm

Why should I go through the process of using MacTheRipper if I do not have to??

hawkman · Post by **hawkman** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:34 pm

Because HandBrake is a crap ripper. Newer copy protection completely screws it over. Rip with MTR, encode with HB. Less wear on your optical drive, too.

...and like the man said, please read the documentation before asking questions. Saves you time, as well as us!

Bobbbo · Post by **Bobbbo** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:05 am

Thanks that helps a lot