DVD conversion question

[TheShocker]

I need help transferring some video to my computer. I originally burned the DVD-R disk on my DVD recorder but need help converting the .VOB files to something like .mpg or .avi. Anybody have any suggestions?

[ew2x4]

http://www.autogk.me.uk/

I used to use this. I used DVD Decrypter to rip, then AutoGK for conversion. I'm pretty sure it can do .VOB files. If not, let me know.

[TheShocker]

I've already tried using that. It ran for over an hour with no end in sight so I gave up on it. Ever tried DVD to MPG Converter?

[ew2x4]

I haven't tried that one. I stopped doing the DVD ripping once I left the second floor of Putnam where a guy had over 1200 DVD (copies of course), so I just used AutoGK.

The fact it's taking a long time has me surprised. Normally for a two hour movie, it would take about 30 minutes to encode. And that was on old hardware. I think VLC (VideoLAN) Player may do it. It's kinda awkward to encode things. Just open VLC, go to file-wizard-transcode file. Select the file, select output (AVI, most likely). Then let it go. You might also want to try Handbrake. It's a Mac program that just came out on the PC. It may be easier to use.

[fatty fat fat]

http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/showsoftware_vobedit_254.html

[FBWillie]

Flask it!

I think it's called Flask MPEG Encoder or something.

Not sure if it cost $$, but if you can't find a way to download it free, then you have no business trying to pirate movies.

[konofo]

Mildly related semi-threadjack:  Can anyone recommend a (free) tool to just nab the audio tracks?  I have a few concert DVDs that I'd like to add to iPod rotation.

kono