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Ripping an SD DVD into Final Cut Pro
Hi Guys,
A client of mine needs me to edit down a film off a DVD. I honestly have done nothing like this in like 5 years. Most of the work I do comes in from a digital file source. What is the best program to do something like this these days? Are people still using handbrake? I assume I just need an app that will convert a DVD into pro res?
Also how long will it take? It’s a 45 minute film that needs to be ripped. Total time with conversion about how long? Thanks in advance.
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Yes you are correct MPEG to ProRes. Handbrake is still around although you might want to have a look at MPEG streamclip. Its a free download and will convert to ProRes quite happily – its a useful tool for all kinds of little easy conversion jobs. (Assuming DVD is not protected of course.) I would only be guessing in terms of how long – depends on what Mac you have to a degree – shouldnt take more than twice realtime but you can do 2 pass options for better quality which takes longer obviously.
Either way shouldnt be too horrible in terms of time.
Prores LT easily good enough for DVD quality.best wishes
Neil
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Thanks, that worked well. I just have a couple questions. I converted it to AppleProRes…regular. It has been so long since I worked in SD…What would be the best format I should rip the DVD to? It looks good but a little soft..How do you enable the 2 pass?? When I try to up the quality knob it won’t let me and is stuck at 50 percent…If you know any tips to get this as exact as possible I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
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