1src Forums - Converting a DVD using FairUse Wizard LE

01-03-2008, 10:17 AM	#61
LupeValenz (^_^)/ Hi Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NM Posts: 2,937	Hiya there, you can try out DVDFab Platinum and there is a trial. This seems to work very nicely to convert it for specific devices (iPod, PMP, PDA, etc) They also work on alot of the DVD's, protected or not. Hopefully this is what you are looking for. ^_^ __________________ Sony NX-Sony NZ-Sony UX-Sony TH55-Treo 650- Treo 755P-iPod Touch->Palm Pre

01-03-2008, 11:15 AM	#62
Sjweise Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 990	I use DVDfab myself when DVDshrink cannot decode a DVD. Since I bought Fairuse, I wasn't ready to buy the full version that would allow me to conver staright to portable content and unlock the other features. However, since upgrading to Vista FU is somewhat undependable so I may wind up buying DVDfab. __________________ Visor to M515 to T3(.5) to TX (now a paperweight) to Treo 650 (dead and in my son's toy box) to Treo 680 to Blackberry Curve 8900.

01-04-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by palmTE

Fairuse produced avi files with sound but no video, and TX media app won't accept avi.
I ran FairUseLE on an unprotected DVD I have, following the directions in Lance's thread (http://www.1src.com/?m=show&id=819&page=3). Choosing a bit rate just over 200, the resulting files were oddly small - 45MB for more than 30 min of video. I could see nothing wrong, so I let it run. The results were avi files (I chose 'split by chapter'), all had sound with no video when played back on the PC.

I have read through this and other threads and others and still find this to be slow going, I have no useable files yet. It seems there are a few basics not explicitly mentioned which it's assumed everyone knows... it's been frustrating.
It <appears> that there are several separate steps in most cases, or is the following not correct?
Get the unique file formats on a DVD translated into something one's PC can read and xfer onto hard drive.
Re-encode and shrink these into another format with lower quality and much smaller size than the DVD standard (mpeg-2?)
Re-encode again if the above step didn't yeild something the handheld software can interpret.
Install one or more video playback programs on the Palm.
Install one or more codecs --- on the Palm or on both the Palm and PC?? How do you insure that the translation and playback programs can see and use the codecs, and that you have the correct codecs for whatever you're doing??
Unclear -- does TCPMP serve as playback software on the handheld, or does it encode/translate? Does it need to be augmented by various codecs?

Also is there a good way to xfer the files without a card reader? The Palm Media app will not allow one to hotsync avi files.

**There has got to be a better way!!** I don't mind buying software if need be, but only if the paid software actually works without fighting with it. From my experience and reading so far I'm not confident that the paid solutions work any better than the freeware, but so far the "free" software is too expensive b/c it is taking hours of unpaid time.
Input from any of the Palm wizards here is much appreciated.

You might reread Part II, specifically the last two paragraphs.

You have to download the XviD codec to view the movie on your computer.

TCPMP is Palm software that enables smooth playback of the movies you convert using FairUse and other conversion programs. You can download it here.

As far as transferring the files, I highly recommend a card reader. However, Card Export II is an option, but it still costs money to use long term. You can download it here.

Hope this helps.

Take care,
Lance

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01-05-2008, 02:04 AM	#64
palmTE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 103	Thanks, I eventually found that issue. I had assumed that an avi is like most other files - if a program can read one, it can read any (OK, MS .doc not included). Shortly after buying DVD Catalyst it's developer explained the codec issue -- I read but did not assimilate that from the article. It took a while for me to figure out that there are several, separate steps and more than one translation involved in moving the data from a DVD to some other device (even simply to a PC). The various software discussed in the forum sometimes performs one, sometimes several of those functions. Understanding that the file extension does not fully indicate what software is required to open the file came a bit later. As you say, the codec issue is covered in the article but in haste I didn't refer back to it when troubleshooting. A short basic article explaining the skeleton of how video files are read and processed in general and the process of moving files from a DVD to portable formats in particular would be great if someone has the time to do it. Your article was helpful as is appreciated. Now that I understand that a codec is a pretty safe install it's going in to allow previews on the PC. As for a card reader, does it matter which one I buy? I'd like to get an all-in-one reader to handle all common formats/speeds. - Larry __________________ Palm TX

01-05-2008, 06:15 AM	#65
Lance Avid Palm User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: United States Posts: 948	As for card reader, that it pretty much dependent on your needs. They make card readers that read up to 52 different formats. A little overkill if you ask me. The most common formats are Compact Flash and SD. Sony's Memory Stick is one that comes to mind. Personally, I have a SanDisk ImageMate 12-in-1 card reader that works great for me. I have had it for a year or two. Best regards, Lance __________________ MobiBeat \| PalmFocus \| Skins for Pocket Tunes \| T5 Software List

02-14-2008, 08:06 AM	#66
JavaJiveJump Behold the Elixir of Life Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 931	Awesome! Awesome find! Awesome Instructions! Awesome App. Thank you for everything dude! I'm lovin' my LD more and more each day! Watching now Napoleon Dynamite, Gosh! Sweet! Last edited by JavaJiveJump : 02-14-2008 at 08:10 AM.

05-06-2010, 05:41 AM	#67
adilahafke Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5	M4V Converter is a professional software which can convert m4v files to avi, mov, vob, mpeg, flv, mp4, mov, mp3, etc with highest sound and image quality, which is known as the best M4V Converter to convert M4V files to any other video and audio formats.

05-08-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by adilahafke

M4V Converter is a professional software which can convert m4v files to avi, mov, vob, mpeg, flv, mp4, mov, mp3, etc with highest sound and image quality,
which is known as the best M4V Converter to convert M4V files to any other video and audio formats.

Two problems: M4V Convert is far from free, and it only converts M4V files according to its website. FairUse is free and does a fine job with raw dvds.

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05-16-2010, 12:45 AM	#69
Cyker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,188	Tanker Bob! LTNS! \o/ ahem At the moment, I'm using HandBrake to do DVD conversion; You can convert directly to something TCPMP compatible, otherwise its a 2-step process to make it Clie MoviePlayer compatible

10-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#70
icool521 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	There are a number of suitable programs for this, both freeware and shareware/paid products. The one that I use is iCoolsoft DVD Ripper - powerful DVD Ripping software to rip DVD movie to any video/audio formats I've tried various programs, and, of the ones I've tried, I've found that this program works the best for me.