iPad Converter - Handbrake

[faisj]

Is there a way to store the movie (files) on the laptop without having them on your laptop?

 

[thehatguy]

I recommend you iSkysoft DVD to iPad Video Converter, i'm using this small program. it works well on me. It can rip dvds to 720p and 1080p video, just pretty beautiful for playback on my iPad.

Says it's only for Mac's.

John

 

[GeeWillikers]

It can rip dvds to 720p and 1080p video, just pretty beautiful for playback on my iPad.

iPad can't display either of those resolutons, so what's the point of using the extra bandwidth required to achieve them?

 

[Edlex]

It can rip dvds to 720p and 1080p video, just pretty beautiful for playback on my iPad.

iPad can't display either of those resolutons, so what's the point of using the extra bandwidth required to achieve them?

720p yes 1080p no.

 

[GeeWillikers]

It can rip dvds to 720p and 1080p video, just pretty beautiful for playback on my iPad.

iPad can't display either of those resolutons, so what's the point of using the extra bandwidth required to achieve them?

720p yes 1080p no.

Actually no to both, unless you're using a non-standard 720p resolution as your reference.

True 720p resolution is 1280x720. iPad can't achieve that. It can process the video at that resolution, but to display it on the native screen it will be downscaled. Downscaling = wasted bandwidth.

 

[cimousa]

Check out this link for an iPad preset for Handbrake

How to Create iPad Formatted Videos Using HandBrake or FFMpeg

 

[Matth3w]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

 

[NumbLock]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

Including modern, copy-protected DVDs? Ever had a "fail" with it?

I want somethign that "just works".

 

[nicho_m]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

Same here..Nero Recode is awesome

 

[Matth3w]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

Including modern, copy-protected DVDs? Ever had a "fail" with it?

I want somethign that "just works".

I haven't had a single fail with it, but most of my ripping is done with AVI files. I can look and see if I have any newer DVDs to use and get back to you, but I can tell you that AVI files that failed on convert with Handbrake (it would just say "Handbrake has stopped working" and crashed) convert perfectly with recode.

It is also faster, nicer, and less confusing.

 

[Edlex]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

Including modern, copy-protected DVDs? Ever had a "fail" with it?

I want somethign that "just works".

I haven't had a single fail with it, but most of my ripping is done with AVI files. I can look and see if I have any newer DVDs to use and get back to you, but I can tell you that AVI files that failed on convert with Handbrake (it would just say "Handbrake has stopped working" and crashed) convert perfectly with recode.

It is also faster, nicer, and less confusing.

I finally ripped the Avatar DVD (not bluray) using DVD43 along with DVD Decrypter. Converted it with Handbrake using the universal preset and it looks very good.

 

[SPC]

What settings are you guys using with Recode when converting a ripped DVD TS file for the pad?

 

[Matth3w]

I've never ripped a DVD with it only avi files. When i get home i can tell you what i use

 

[NumbLock]

I know handbrake is free and most people are looking for that route...but Nero Recode has worked SO much better for me.

Including modern, copy-protected DVDs? Ever had a "fail" with it?

I want somethign that "just works".

I haven't had a single fail with it, but most of my ripping is done with AVI files. I can look and see if I have any newer DVDs to use and get back to you, but I can tell you that AVI files that failed on convert with Handbrake (it would just say "Handbrake has stopped working" and crashed) convert perfectly with recode.

It is also faster, nicer, and less confusing.

A test with a new DVD would be awesome. I'm failing at every turn to reliably rip a recent, copy protected DVD.

I'll not name names, but I'm now trying with my FIFTH DVD ripping software. Old DVDs, no problem, new ones - not so much.

 

[wot_fan]

A test with a new DVD would be awesome. I'm failing at every turn to reliably rip a recent, copy protected DVD.

I'll not name names, but I'm now trying with my FIFTH DVD ripping software. Old DVDs, no problem, new ones - not so much.

Have you tried MakeMKV? It rips (removes the copy protection) and saves the video to your HD in MKV format. You can then use Handbrake to encode it to an iPad friendly format.

MakeMKV is available for Mac and PC. BTW, it will also rip Blueray discs but you have to purchase the program (after the trial period). They say DVD ripping will always be free.

I have used the Mac version to rip both DVDs and Bluerays. IMHO, it works well.