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--- handbrake [2014/12/19 11:11] – Added guide on transcoding DVDs. abrashear
+++ handbrake [2017/08/24 10:07] – Simplify guide by removing some scary parameters. abrashear
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   - In the HandBrake window, click the Video tab.
   - Under Constant Quality, move the slider to the left to 25.
-    * Higher values will result in a smaller file, but you will lose more quality in your resulting video. The 25 setting is a good start.
+    * Higher values will result in a smaller file, but you will lose more quality in your resulting video. The 23 setting is a good start.
     * If your video is still too large after transcoding, try a higher value.
     * If your video's quality is very poor after transcoding, try a lower value.
-  - Under Optimise Video, move the x264 Preset slider to the right to Very Slow.
+  - Under Optimise Video, move the x264 Preset slider to the right to Very Slow. Set the encoder profile to High.
     * This option increases the resulting video's quality, but causes the conversion to take longer.
   - Click the Start button near the top of the window.
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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.
   - 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''
   - If your DVD has multiple titles you wish to copy:
     - Click **Add to Queue**.