Does DVDshrink still hold out....

[booji]

.....when compaired to Nero re-encode 2.272. I was just wondering. I'm new to this DVD9 to DVD5 thing.

I've been transfering to Divx/Xvid for years but I've only just started the DVD backup bit 'till now. Last time I tried to shrink a DVD was years ago and I was dissapointed with the results. Its not until I recently made a CCE encoded DVD from a Divx source and tried out Nero re-encode that I realized things had improved somewhat.

From reading other posts these 2 transncoders seem to be the pick of the bunch, although i noticed DVDshrink is a bit old now.

Any comments would be welcome.

[setarip_old]

Similar output, similar roots ;>}

[mrbass]

DVDshrink is relatively new. My first dvd player was bought in 1997 over 9 years ago and remember seeing them in 1995 in Japan. So yes DVDs are an old technology.

[booji]

I realise DVD as Recording media and Mpeg2 as are old now but that wasn't really my question. I just wanted to know what was the better of the transcoders for this, albeit old, DVD technology. Until we work out the next gen of recoring media (blu-ray etc) and Video coding (???) we'll be with our DVD players for a while yet

I decided to buy some DVD9's anyway so I didnt need to shrink anything after. They are still expensive here in the UK though at £15.00 (26USD) for 5. Ouch.

Will go HD when things have settled down. Till then i'll stick with my existing TV.

[nwg]

I just wanted to know what was the better of the transcoders for this, albeit old, DVD technology.

That could be seen against the forum rules as there is no right answer to the question. It depends on too many variables. Shrink still holds out.

[booji]

yep I've read the forum rules and i realise that "best" is an objective saying. However i was not compairing program for program, just elelments within the program. If someone says Encoding in CCE is better then Transcoding in rejig, for instance would that be against forum rules? C'mon I just want some opinions here and I certaintly dont see why you should act as the forum police. Without opinions there would be no use for a forum.

Anyway I've compaired the 2 now more subjectively (or is that objectively?) and in MY opinion there is little difference between them. Shoot me down in flames if you dissagree :)

[setarip_old]

@booji

As I said earlier, the programs have "Similar output, similar roots".

BTWI've compaired the 2 now more subjectively (or is that objectively?) and in MY opinion...That would be a subjective conclusion ;>}

[gjcrnc]

I like DVD Shrink, but suddenly ran into a problem with the
burning after the encoding. It encodes and then doesn't finsh backup with the movie. The dvd is blank, maybe I should change to another program.

[setarip_old]

Hi!

DVD Shrink itself does NOT do any burning - When setup for automatic burning, you are actually using it to CALL either NERO, DVD Decrypter, or IMGBurn to do the burning.

So, if you're having a problem with the burning aspect of your backing up process, it's not the fault of DVD Shrink...

[nwg]

Shrink can also autoburn with CopytoDVD if you want to try something different.

[blutach]

Search the forums booji and you will find some tests that show DVD Shrink to be a very good product. Ner0 Recode does seem to be faster though.

Regards

[jwo62]

for video quality, DvdShrink,when using deep analysis,cant be beat by any other one click backup program. it is probably only equaled by recode,I dont see any difference.

[Slitheen]

It's single pass encoding is not the best though. Easily beaten on that score.

[nwg]

It's single pass encoding is not the best though. Easily beaten on that score.


No it can't as it doesn't encode, compare it with other Compressors/Transcoders rather than encoders and it can't be beaten (then is also depends on the bitrate of the original DVD). A encoded DVD and a Shrinked DVD will look identical if the bitrate is high to start with.

[jwo62]

Search the forums booji and you will find some tests that show DVD Shrink to be a very good product. Ner0 Recode does seem to be faster though.

Regards

Hi Blu,:D

I would never have purchased Nero recode if it hadnt come with the nero ultra that I purchased. its just too much like Dvdshrink.

IF,

I were to suggest a program to spend money on,it would be an all in one program that rips,transcodes and burns all in one process. this program would also have to be able to remove titlesets (even second aspect ratios)without looseing the menus,as well as be able to do splits and joins. all for one cost. continued support would be a must too. anything less,and you would be better off sticking with Dvdshrink.:p

Jim:D

[Chetwood]

No need for one program. If you use several you can use what suits you best. Rip with AnyDVD or similar and then shrink to your liking.

[blutach]

Hi Blu,:D

I would never have purchased Nero recode if it hadnt come with the nero ultra that I purchased. its just too much like Dvdshrink.Hi Jim,

Neither would I and since I wasn't crazy enough to pay for Ner0 7, I guess I am not being upgraded in Rec0de either :D:D:D

IF,

I were to suggest a program to spend money on,it would be an all in one program that rips,transcodes and burns all in one process. this program would also have to be able to remove titlesets (even second aspect ratios)without looseing the menus,as well as be able to do splits and joins. all for one cost. continued support would be a must too. anything less,and you would be better off sticking with Dvdshrink.:pVery subtly put. :D

Regards