nickwrxstiV2

Hi,

I've got a Moto Z8, the one with Bourne Identity on it. I've got loads of DVD's and films stored on my HDD that I'd love to put on the phone for long journeys.

As a the DVD can store more Mb than my phone, I need to compress the files down to 200mb - 500mb.

Is there any free software out there that I could use to do this?

Cheers!

HankScorpio

Do a google for "Handbrake", that'll sort you out...

Iain Young

I think things like the ImToo DVD ripper will do this as well (although why anyone would want to watch films on a phone is beyond me )...

DVD Ripper Platinum - DVD ripping software, convert DVD to MPEG, AVI, iPod, PSP

nickwrxstiV2

Thanks guys!

That ImToo looks good but it's $45!

I'm travelling on a train at the weekend for a few hours and wanted to watch a DVD on my phone! Also for when I go on my Jollys on the plane!

stevem2k

super(c) . It's a pita to download, but it does work....

nickwrxstiV2

stevenm2k - yes it is, managed to do it though!

So... I've downloaded Handbrake as that seems to rip and convert at the same time. Once converted, I'll put it through super to get the resolution and file size down! Then bluetooth it across to my phone! Fingers crossed!

HankScorpio

Handbrake will resize at the same time as well, click the show presets button.

nickwrxstiV2

Ahh! What preset should I use? iPod?

Also, the target size, could I use that to get it down to say, 300mb?

nickwrxstiV2

Right.. A problem! When I play back the ripped and compressed file it has loads of squares across it like large pixels. The sound is also not very good with spaces and 'scratch' noises when playing!??

HankScorpio

Might be you used single pass, if so try two pass.

It also works best when fed decrypted data, give this a go:
DVD43 v4.0.0 - Download Sites

nickwrxstiV2

mmm, I had 2 pass encryption ticked???

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

depends on compressions, more compression means less quality and vice versa. obviously helps the original film to be good quality to start with.

nickwrxstiV2

The original film was from a DVD so top quality. I compressed it down from 6.7gb to 1.6gb. Is this too much? Ideally, I'd need it down to about 300mb-ish.

I've got 'The Bourne Identity' on my phone from new. It's a fantastic copy and is only about 250mb!

HankScorpio

Make sure the screen size you're converting to matches your phone so 240x320 or smaller.

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

right so no probs with the initial quality then!!!

did you rip just the film or did you rip the extras as well?

You could try winavi that can convert to a host of formats and will allow you to play with sound (delays etc) and also convert to a resolution your phone supports. Its also quite quick as well.

What file formats does your phone support? Ive got a lg viewty so I used div x on mine which gives good quality for the compression. A good quality version of knocked up was about 400mb but that was only from something like a 790mb file.

If you can upgrade the phones memory then just get a massiv memory card. I only have a 2gb on mine but with the albums I have on it and the films I can put on it I need to go bigger

nickwrxstiV2

Thanksfor the support! I've only a 512mb card in mine, but just ordered a 2gb as that will be enough. I'll only have 2 or 3 films on at one time.

I've just had a right nightmare with adware / spyware and viruses this afternoon! Took me 2-3 hours to sort it all out! Done now!

I've found a gem of a piece of software called 'PQ DVD'. It does everything and has some good features, really quick as well!

Does anybody use this? Does anybody have a serial number I could use?

Thanks,

Nick.

HankScorpio

I've used it but had sync issues as films progress.
Sharing serials is bad.

nickwrxstiV2

It's just so easy to use!

Handbrake doesn't really work for me as it wrecks the film and sound!

Any other suggestions?

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

I always use I'm TOO and its excellent, you can rip a piece of a film and convert it to about 30 different formats