Just copied a DVD and the file size is...

[Sharkbait]

1.2gb (for about a 1.30min dvd). I used handbrake with the iPad preset and switched off the 'large file' option.
Does this sound about right? I'd like smaller file sizes if they still looked OK.

 

[sjleworthy]

1-1.5gig for a typical iPad movie is normal

 

[cypress]

Would just using Handbrake work for ripping a dvd? I am trying to get this right myself.

I was thinking to do DVD Decrypter first and then use Handbrake after that to set it to iPad.

 

[Sharkbait]

I did the conversion on a XP box.
I used DVD43 to decrypt the DVD on the fly while Handbrake did the conversion. DVD43 simply needs installing and then it runs automatically when needed in the background.
I also have VLC installed - I'm not sure if that's needed.

Thanks for the file size info. I'll stick with those settings then

 

[kierandill]

I don't put movies on my iPad because I have an Airvideo server set up, but in all the fiddling to get the best size and codec for streaming that from a PC and also being decent quality played locally on that PC over a 46" TV, I ended up with WMV at 1500kbps. The result is about what you have - 1-1.5GB for an average feature film.

 

[sadib888]

I backup my dvd movies with dvd fab by using the clone mode.

 

[cypress]

Reason why i asked my question was a member by the name of wot_fan said that the method of DVD Decrypter plus Handbrake was the method that really worked for him. I ripped a movie with the DVD Decrypter program last night, and the file size was 7.48 GB. But I haven't tried encoding it yet wit Handbrake to see if that would work, and also bring down the file size using the iPad preset.