DVD Shrink

[art1k]

I just wanted to share my method of DVD copying (or ripping). I know when I first starded copying full retail DVDs back about a year ago, I had a hard time finding on the web the right software and how to do it, without lossing any of the quality or content. Solution: DVD Shrink. This is a freeware application, not a trial, not going to expire on you, that I found awhile back that is quite fabulous for being freeware. The name for DVD Shrink come from the method of ripping it uses. Since most DVDs are more than 5gb and most DVD-Rs are about 4.7 gb, you need to have the file shrunk in order to burn them.

The version I currently use (and do not plan on updating to keep it freeware, just in case) is DVD Shrink 3.2. I have provided hosting for this application here: Link Removed: Due to copyright laws, I have removed the direct link on my site to this application's download. I have still provided a link though remotely hosted.

http://www.digital-digest.com/software/get...d=423&did=1

Okay, let's cut to the chase, what you're going to need for the entire DVD ripping process is the following:

? retailu> DVD (I support retail DVDs in this tutroial, some bootlegs may not work with this process)

? DVD writer drive (this could be combo, re, r+/w, depends on what you're usng the copy for)

? DVD Shrink 3.2 (I support version 3.2 in this tutorial)

? Atleast 5gb of free space (this is for the temp files for the pre-burn, after the rip)

? Blank DVD(s) (depends on how ever many copies you want to make)

? Windows XP (SP1/SP2) (DVnots not supported in a Macintosh enviroment)

? Recommended: 512 MB Ram (this keep it so atleast your computer isn't completely usless during the rip process)

Alright, now that you have all the tools you needed and you're gettin' pretty pumped to get this puppy going, follow tI.s:

I. Close all applications.

This is best so that your operating system's enviroment is at its best and can preform aIIed.

II Place retail DVD in DVD writer drive tray.

This is the movie you will want to copy using DVD Shrink. . Make sure it's retail so atleast you'll know it'll work using this process, you can try other types of films later. Warning: A lot of Live DVDs and band DVDs are so large that they cannot be shrunk usingIII..

III. Open DVD shrink 3.2.

This is assuming you have the application installed on your PC. Again, make sure this is the only application you have open. You don't have to keep it as the only one, but it's IV.d.

IV. Follow the on screen instuction (use the following as guide):

Once you have the application open, it will show no knowledge of the disc. You will Open Disc>Open Disc in the top left hand corner of the screen. This will then show a pop up (as shown below) with the disc title. Once you have the disc recognized, you may press OK.

After pressing OK, this will okay the DVD Shrink analysis prompt. You may enable video preview if you wish, I do not to save on resource usage. This is quite a fast process, and you pretty much just sit back and let it do its thing.

The analysis will end shortly and you will have an updated DVD Shrink main page. All you need to do now (if correctly analysed) is click the Full Disk button top middle of the screen. This will then open a message asking about RCE Region Protection. You may choose to choose your region or not. I have chosen to listen to the wishes of the application and abide by placing my region and pressing OK.

You are now about to rip (or backup) the DVD. Choose a secure enough folder on your computer that you know will not be touched during the process and will have enough space to complete the rip. Press OK. Optional: You can go through the other tabs on this screen and tweak stuff you wish, this is not supported in this tutorial.

http://artik.me.uk/images/dvdshrink/dvdshrinkThis is the long process.g process. You will need to wait an hour to three hours for the entire process to complete, depending on your system specifications. It usually takes about an hour and some for me. This is where you can just sit back again and let it do it's thing.

http://artik.me.uk/images/dvdshrink/dvdshrinkDue to the lack of desire to complete an entire DVD copy (including burn) the rest of the tutorial is for you to imagine without screenshots. This may be updated at a later date.ater date.

You will now be prompted to place a black DVD-r in the drive after the copying of the retail DVD has completed. Quite simple really.

Now continue and burn the retail's DVD contents from your temp folder onto the blank disc. You may use the integrated burning platform in this application or some other 3rd partyWarning:b>Warning: I have heard rumors that this integrated burning system does not work without ?Nero burning software already installed. I have ?Nero installed so I have no way of telling. All I can say is, the burning process looks pretty 100% DVD Shrink integrated so you shouldn't have a problem if you don't have ?Nero, just make sure your DVD drink writes to DVDs.

After theanother long process long process, but not quite as long as the rip, depending on your drive speed) you will be prompted to delete or do what you wish with the temp files. I would recommend you try the DVD in what ever system you were trying to copy the DVD for (ex: dvd player) and if it works, then deleted the temp files in the directory established earlier.

Close out of DVD Shrink and enjoy your spankin' new copy of yoContact:

Contact: For help, comments, suggestions, copyright infromation, etc., don't hesitate to e-mail me: [email protected]

Copyright information: ?DVD Shrink (unknown creater), ?Nero Software, ?Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment (for 'Black Hawk Down'), ?Shane Maloney (writer of this tuCopying copyright protected material is illegal in most countries. I do not condone or support this action, nor does DVD Shrink. does DVD Shrink.

Edited July 23, 2006 by art1k

[lordtinuviel]

this sould be thrash :p

[art1k]

this sould be thrash:pp

Excuse me! I spent a lot of time on this. :cry::

[zeroday]

DVD Shrink works perfectly for me. It rips the dvd in low priorty, which is a plus, so you dont get any system lag (Y), and its got a neat interface. Works great!!

This should be in the Guides section if anything.

:yes:

[art1k]

Finally, a nice comment, thank you. Well I thought I put this in the right section, but if it needs to be moved or what not, then so be it. :D

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Nice handy guide. I have been using this a little recently and had some great results.

Daeron Tin?viel: Stop being so rude to someone who has taken time and effort to make this write-up for other people! Shameful!

[art1k]

Nice handy guide. I have been using this a little recently and had some great results.

Daeron Tin?viel: Stop being so rude to someone who has taken time and effort to make this write-up for other people! Shameful!

I really appreciate it, this is 50% of the reason why I make these.

[Doli]

AnyDVD > DVDShrink > Burn with Nero. Easiest way possible. Everything takes about 45 mins to do. Anyone else have a faster way?

If you have Nero then you have Recode 2 and thats better than DVDShrink. The guy who made DVDShrink was a part of Recode 2 (they look almost the same) and its faster. I guess you can say DVDShrink moved on to Recode 2. For non-Nero users then DVDShrink is fine.

[art1k]

That would make sense, but Nero has protection again this kind of retail copying. Their application detects the DVD and knows it's retail and won't let you. This is with my experiences with Nero 7 Ultra Edition.

[lordtinuviel]

i'm not been rude, i'm been honest, dvd shrink is a great application but the true is that right now is not the best and will not work with latest dvd unless u use another decrypting software with it.....and SHRINK IS FREEWARE

and shrink guides there are a ton of them

http://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/

[art1k]

Never thankful. Karma baby

[lordtinuviel]

lol yeah right

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

You are being rude. You are still arguing a point that nobody is disputing, and saying this should be in the trash is VERY rude. Take your childish comments elsewhere...

[lordtinuviel]

about the trash i was jokin but i really dont care what u think i'm not a 100 bill that everybody likes

[zeroday]

lol, on the DVDShrink site, it says it is freeware, but the Google Ad links at the top take you to a site that asks you to pay for it..............................................ahh, the irony :D

[art1k]

Okay, does it matter any more, wow?

[IceBrewedBeer]

If you have Nero then you have Recode 2 and thats better than DVDShrink. The guy who made DVDShrink was a part of Recode 2 (they look almost the same) and its faster. I guess you can say DVDShrink moved on to Recode 2. For non-Nero users then DVDShrink is fine.

Negative, Recode won't break the protection on retail DVDs like DVDShrink. I also have Nero 6 the lastest version. I never bothered getting Recode after hearing that it wouldn't break the DVD protection.

So again, AnyDVD > DVDShrink > Burn within DVDShrink with Nero. =)

[Doli]

Negative, Recode won't break the protection on retail DVDs like DVDShrink. I also have Nero 6 the lastest version. I never bothered getting Recode after hearing that it wouldn't break the DVD protection.

So again, AnyDVD > DVDShrink > Burn within DVDShrink with Nero. =)

But AnyDVD removes the protection? That why you are using it before DVDShrink. AnyDVD works with all copy software. "Works with all DVD copying, such as CloneDVD, and all DVD player software" from website.

So it can be:

AnyDVD > DVDShrink or Recode 2

:)

[IceBrewedBeer]

dolimite35 you have a point. I didn't think about that when I was typing it. =)

[truenorth3410]

Doesn't everyone already know about this.. been using this for years.. (1 1/2 years )

That's a silly assumption.

[art1k]

Yeah exactly, like I never said this was new software anyways, I just wanted to share it. Since I've never had problems with it, I made a tutorial on it for those searching the web for a guide on easy ripping. I wouldn't doubt this has been around for that long, but I've only had it for close to a year, I'd say 9 months or so.