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FairUse DVD format shifting

Posted by Gregory on 3 February 2008 | 1 Comments

Tags: fairuser, copyrights, divx, dvd, xbox360, ripping, decrypt, rights, legal, eff, how to

I get asked this question a lot so I figured why not write something I can point people to. But First I encourage you to read this http://w2.eff.org/IP/eff_fair_use_faq.php and I have some personal disclaimers.

• I'm not responsible for any illegal activity you decide to use this information for. eg; ripping anything you don't personally own, rented or borrowed DVD.
  
• I'm not responsible for any data lose or damage you may cause to your computer by using these tools.
  
• don't share it out on P2P networks. You certainly don't have that right and this is clearly illegal.
  
• Don't complain to me if you can't figure it out. It's very straight forward ;-)
  

This is a pretty simple n00bie "howto" for shifting your dvd collection to divx format. I do this all the time to stream my dvd's to my xbox360 for easy viewing on my TV. I started doing this because I'm lazy and I when I decide I want to watch a movie I'd rather not get up and load the dvd when I'm all cozy on my couch. This is also great if you have rare or out of print dvd's. They will stay safe in their little jewel box and you don't have to worry about scratching em up or your kids mucking up that Disney dvd that is back in the "vault" as they say.

For now we will be using two tools. I'll expand the tutorial in the future to include dvd to ipod and dvd to dvd. You will need to get a copy of dvddecrypter and Fair use wizard and a video encode such as divx Okay, let's get started.
The first step is to remove the immoral/illegal? copy protection from your dvd. This is what we will use dvddecrypter for.
Step 1. Load your dvd into your computers dvd rom.
Step 2. launch dvddecrypter and let it find the dvd. this is an automatic process.
Step 3. From the menu bar choose Mode > ISO > Read
Step 4. Click the dvd to hdd icon on the bottom to start the decryption process.
Check the log if you're a nerd. :-)

Step 5. Wait. That's it your dvd will be decrypted as an iso and ready for the next process.

Once you get the iso you can pretty much do whatever you want with it so remember my disclaimers. ;-)

Now you will create the divx file from the iso you just created. This is what we use fairuse wizard for.
Step 1. Launch FairUse Wizard and select Create a New Project. Fill in the name, browse for the folder you want to store it in, then click next.

Step 2. Browse for your ISO that you just created and load it into fuw.
Step 3. Click okay and choose the defaults unless you know what you are doing. Choose to auto detect the interlace mode.

Step 4. Choose your encoder. It will let you select what is available for your computer. In this example I have quicktime pro and the divx encoders so I have three options. I choose XviD since I've had the best results on the xbox360 with this option although DivX should work just as well. iPod/appleTV users will want to choose x264.
Step 5. Click next and wait........ Seriously go get coffee and a donut, take a shower, a nap, go watch some TV, because this is gonna take a while.

When all is done you will get this screen.
So a quick recap of what you will need.
1. a dvd that you own.
2. divx video encoder
3. dvddecrypter 4. Fair use wizard