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--- handbrake [2014/12/19 11:11] – Added guide on transcoding DVDs. abrashear
+++ handbrake [2015/11/23 14:24] – [Rip a DVD with HandBrake] Fixed DVD Decryptor link. abrashear
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 ====== Rip a DVD with HandBrake ======
-Say you have [[tearchers:convert_vhs_to_dvd|copied a VHS tape to DVD]] and want to get it on your computer. You need to transcode the DVD format to something that is more manageable to use on your computer. This process is usually fairly straightforward, but some DVDs can be tricksy.
+Say you have [[teachers:convert_vhs_to_dvd|copied a VHS tape to DVD]] and want to get it on your computer. You need to transcode the DVD format to something that is more manageable to use on your computer. This process is usually fairly straightforward, but some DVDs can be tricksy. If you're having trouble ripping your DVD, chances are that it's copy protected. You'll need to use [[:employee_hub:DVD Decrypter]] to remove the copy protection.
   - Launch **HandBrake** from your Start Menu.
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   - Click the **Source** button near the top of the window.
   - From the source list, select your DVD drive (usually at the bottom of the list).
+    - If you're converting DVD files from your hard drve (if you used DVD Decrypter), choose Folder instead. Browse to the folder containing the //VIDEO_TS// and //AUDIO_TS// folders.
   - Wait while HandBrake reads the DVD information.
   - Note: If your DVD has multiple titles/episodes, you will have to copy one at a time.
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   - Slide the //Constant Quality// level to the left to set it to **23**.
   - Set the //x264 Preset// slider to **Very Slow**.
-  - In the //Extra Options// field, paste the following text: ''ref=9:mixed-refs=1:b-adapt=2:bframes=6:weightb=1:direct=auto:me=umh:subq=9:analyse=all:8x8dct=1:trellis=2:no-fast-pskip=1:psy-rd=1,0:merange=24:deblock=-2,-2:rc-lookahead=50:aq-strength=1.2:b-pyramid=2''
+  - In the //Extra Options// field, paste the text below. These settings improve the output video quality at the cost of making processing take a little longer.
+    - ''ref=9:mixed-refs=1:b-adapt=2:bframes=6:weightb=1:direct=auto:me=umh:subq=9:analyse=all:8x8dct=1:trellis=2:no-fast-pskip=1:psy-rd=1,0:merange=24:deblock=-2,-2:rc-lookahead=50:aq-strength=1.2:b-pyramid=2''
   - If your DVD has multiple titles you wish to copy:
     - Click **Add to Queue**.