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    Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    ok guys I have a very basic question to ask ... I'm trying to copy (unprotected) DVDs using my mac, but haven't really got a clue how to do it. Do I need a software ?

    Grateful for any help... I'm becoming such a technophobe....

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    I've not used it myself, but DVDRemaster is reckoned to be pretty good...

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    See if it was a pc......


    You will need a program to do it I assume as I doubt Apple will encourange DVD ripping. Try a prog Called MactheRipper which can be found here http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14414

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Bartholomew View Post
    You will need a program to do it I assume as I doubt Apple will encourange DVD ripping. Try a prog Called MactheRipper which can be found here http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/14414
    MacTheRipper is a good program (with a wonderful name ), but it's only a DVD ripper / protection remover - it's not a copying utility. DVDRemaster (or the equivalent) is what you'd need to copy an unprotected DVD.

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Caro do mean copying as in converting the DVD to a video file of some sort? If so try Handbrake it's free and it's worked well for me in the past.

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Bartholomew View Post
    See if it was a pc......
    Then you'd still need a seperate program

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by pmjd View Post
    Then you'd still need a seperate program

    But there would be 100's of them

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Bartholomew View Post
    But there would be 100's of them
    Most people only need one.

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat View Post
    Most people only need one.

    Yeah but it's nice to have a whole handful of progs available to make your comp crash.


    Nearly brought a Mac yesterday as it happens.

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Bartholomew View Post
    Nearly brought a Mac yesterday as it happens.
    Was it raining?

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Quote Originally Posted by straycat View Post
    Was it raining?
    Nope lol. Nearly did. Was cheap enough and nearly got it to have a play. TBH I used to love using Macs when I was doing DTP work and graphic design.

    Just resisted getting one as funds a bit tight at the mo and Claire would kill me if I put a thrid comp in the front room

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    Thanks all, it turns out I've since found out that no software is required, I just needed to go into the disk utility and make an image of the DVD and then burn it onto some blank disk.
    It was easy... if you knew how. Apple has its own ways of working and terminology...

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    If it's just a simple disk copy you don't have to use disk utility to make an image. In finder click on the DVD and select the items in it, usually VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS, right click and copy (or use cmd + c). Paste them somewhere then once copied create a new burn folder and pop the folders in there to burn to a new DVD.

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    Re: Macs - how do you copy DVDs on them ?

    I've used ROXIO POPCORN 3.0 MAC - about £29

    V. intuitive

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