Mac's and DVD backups

[cronk-flakes]

I have just got myself a new Macbook and think its a fantastic bit of kit, but I'm having trouble locating a program that will backup DVD's. But here is the tricky part, I prefer to have them as an ISO image instead of the annoying Audio_ts and Video_ts folders.

I used to use DVDFab but they dont do a mac version.

Any suggestions?

[Trooper2]

I have a PC so not experienced with the Mac rippers. I've read that this one is supposed to be good though, but won't rip to an ISO file.

http://www.mactheripper.org/

You might have a look around here as well, I've found this sight to be invaluable for all things video.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?toolsearch=&s=1...

[cjs]

iDVD will do burning, it's already in the Mac, as the previous post said Mac the Ripper is excellent for ripping DVD's onto your HD. Also Roxio Toast is about the best burning software for a Mac, it's not free though!

[cronk-flakes]

Yeah, tried Mactheripper but only strips it down to MPEG.

Thanks for that mate, I'll take a look around there!

ETA: Thanks cjs, I will see if I can score Roxio from the office to have a play around with!

Edited by cronk-flakes on Thursday 19th July 15:44

[whittaker52]

It may be worth trying handbrake or media fork - http://handbrake.m0k.org/

I've been using instant handbrake a bit recently to rip dvd's so that i can put them onto my iPod video, but i know the fullsize programs offer a lot more functionality for ripping dvds in loads of different ways, so it may be worth a look

[mmm-five]

Why is having the video_ts folder annoying - DVD Player can play straight from the folder anyway and saves you having to mount an ISO or other disk image first?

[cronk-flakes]

mmm-five said:

Why is having the video_ts folder annoying - DVD Player can play straight from the folder anyway and saves you having to mount an ISO or other disk image first?

I'm obsessive about continuity and mess. Having folders within folders are annoying to me

Having the ISO image is clean and easy (for a simple mind ) And on a mac, you can simply double-click the ISO and it mounts itself.