Help a noobie if u can.
 

Hi all.

I have a DVD that i want to back up. I tryed DVDXCopy it sead that it needed to use 2 DVD's for the film. As i only want to used one disk i want to ask is there a way i could make the film a bit smoller so its not as big. As far as i can see the film is over 5 gigs and there are same addons 2. So if there is a good way of doing this can u plz let me know.

And if any one know where i can get good DVD-R's for not a lot plz let me know. The ones i get now are from PC World and they cost me 5 for £20 (This is in UK).

Check out the Backup Guides over at Doom9. As you are new to the DVD Backup thing just go with one of the 'One Click Options' (DVD2One or DVD Shrink).

cripes, 5 for £20, pc world has some massive windows, cos they sure saw u coming.. usually dvd blanks are like £2 tops.. try ordering via mail order.. check dabs.co.uk for example

DarkSilver

Except for very short movies DVDXCopy requires 2 blank dvd discs, but the later release which is called "DVDXCopy Xpress" compresses to one disc and does a good job.

When first released DVDXCopy Xpress was a free download to REGISTERED users of DVDXCopy, but I don't know if it is still available this way.

Good luck.

LGS

Yes, xpress is still free if you purchased dvd x copy before April 29. Xpress only keeps the main movie. I believe dvd2one and dvd shrink let you keep the whole movie, extras, and the menu.

Me again, I tryed useing DVD shrink and Nero to make get it onto 1 DVD and its not playing in my DVD player. I dont know why but i think the nero i got is not setup as it should.

I do have DVD X Copy and that so how and where can i get DVDXCopy Xpress as i tryed looking on the page they gave me to dowload the DVD X Copy and its not there. So if u can let me know it would be nice, as i never do look at the extras on a DVD i dont need it, so all i realy want is the film.

Any ways TY for u help and if u can help out more plz do.

There was one more thing, if i wanted to make a Divx of a DVD how do i go about it. I do know that with Divx Pro u can make them but i dont know how to set it up so it makes a Divx that will fit onto 1 CD, so if can same one tell me of what setings i have to set it up to get a Divx that can go onto a CD would be nice 2.

TY.

You can get xpress here. Your nero burn probably didn't work because your version of Nero is outdated. Have a look and some conversion guides here

Hi, TY all for ur help. I have tryed DVD X Copy XPress and it works. Any ways TY again. I do have to say this forums is the best when u need help with same thing.

Happy to help.:)

My piece
 

There is a progran available called "Magic DVD Ripper." this program has worked very well for me. :) just ask and i'll tell where you can get it.

@just-unduit
There are many ways to backup a DVD movie now, and a simple Google search will come up with results on where to purchase "Magic DVD Ripper", so no secret there!!
But the thing that makes me laugh the most is the fact you have just replied in a thread which is well over 3 years old!!! :D

lol, I'm going to close this one so it doesnt get brought up again :) .

@just-unduit, We appreciate your good intentions but please dont reply to 3 year old threads :). If you have something to share just make a new thread.