Is anyone else using DVD Remake Pro?

[ajp]

I recently started using DVD Remake Pro, and wonder if anyone else is using it. Basically what I do is rip the movie to the hard drive with decrypter. Load it up in DVD Remake Pro, remove the extra's, make the menu a till image, disable buttons that will no longer be used, then save. I then load the files into shrink, remove un-needed languages, compress, and burn with decrypter.

I love the power of DVD Remake Pro to disable menu buttons, and easily edit menus.

[blutach]

It is a wonderful piece of work.

Regards

[jeo]

i'm using too. i have one double dvd(ozzy) and mix with Remake with all menus and options.later take it to dvd-rb and encode.....
working perfectly and the dvd start with option to dvd1 or 2.
after choosed the menu is there working like if was 2 original dvds,very cool!
(the complete job is posted in dvd-rb forum) :-)

regards!

[Demvang]

I am also using it. I like it for its ability to replace a menu's background and to remove buttons :thumbs_up

[dimad]

...save. I then load the files into shrink, remove un-needed languages
No need to export languages you don't need as you can easily delete them with DvdReMake.

[elizerrojas]

just a question, what is it that remaker does that vobblankse can't? just don't know. thanks

[blutach]

Merge 2 DVDs into one keeping both menus, for a start. Edit menus (can be done in PgcEdit (http://www.videohelp.com/~r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html) too). Split chapters in one click (coming in VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm)).

See the READ THIS FIRST sticky.

Regards

[elizerrojas]

thanks blu. so i can see i don't need remaker. vobblanker rules!

[drfsupercenter]

LOL I have no idea how to get VobBlanker. I have gotten the hang of backing up DVDs, and editing the videos and stuff, but Pgc Commands is way beyond me.

--EDIT--
As far as DVD ReMake Pro, I would buy it, if I could afford it :)

[dimad]

From what I know about VobBlanker, you can't compare it with Pro version of DvdReMake. With DvdReMake Pro you can really edit DVD disks. It does make sense to compare VobBlanker with DvdReMake. As both these programs are designed to remove things off DVD disk to make it smaller.

I've tried to put together a table comparing DvdReMake and VobBlanker side by side:


DRM | VB
---------------------------------------------------------------
1. hide any block | X | X
2. cut off any part of a block (start, end, middle) | X | X (1)
3. convert menus to still | X | X
4. delete Menus in languages you don't need | X | X
5. strip audio streams | X | X
6. strip sub streams | X | X
7. strip angles | X | -
8. handle multiangle/multi pgc disks | X | -
9. automatically change navigation of edited disk | |
to jump over hidden parts (to avoid waiting) | X | X
10. merge full DVDs preserving original menus | X | -
11. one-click menu bypass | X | -
12. enable prohibited user operations | X | -
13. hide menu transitions | X | -
14. delete menu buttons to removed material | X | -
15. remove parental management | X | -
16. preview blocks with audio and subpictures | X | -
17. easily find what blocks contain (automatically | |
analyze video to skip blank frames) | X | -
18. correct problems found in source DVD | X | X(2)
19. undo/redo each editing step | X | X(3)

(1) - VB does only one cut inside a cell per session
(2) - quote jsoto: In the last release 2.1.0.0 I've put much code to fix IFOs and VOB problems.
(3) - VB does it via backup folder


And last but not least - all these operations are very intuitive and easy to do in DvdReMake.

I might have missed some features, so feel free to post them and I'll update the table.

As was said I definetely don't know much about latest versions of VobBlanker. If anyone spots an error - let me know.

[drfsupercenter]

Hmmm... as far as I rember, Dimad was the name of the company that made DVD ReMake... Are you one of the makers of the program?

[dimad]

yes. Hope it does qualify me to describe features of the program :)

[drfsupercenter]

LOL! I read a lot of good reviews about your program... but I don't have a credit card, so it is kinda hard to buy stuff online. Is there a way to get a free version?

[paglamon]

Does the Merge DVD function produce a seamless merger?When I want to make a single dvd from two parts,does it automatically go to the second part after completion of first?

[ajp]

http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremake/download.php

[drfsupercenter]

Doesn't the demo version leave a watermark or limit the time to 5 mins or something?

[dimad]

Is there a way to get a free version?

There are ways to get free license: http://www.dimadsoft.com/affiliate.php

There are quite a few people who actually got the program for free. Among them pretty much all beta testers and those who wrote guides about editing DVDs with DvdReMake. Those who helped us translate site and guides also got it for free. In other words practially everyone who helped with DvdReMake development and popularization got it for free. But not only.

Those who spend their time helping others to get through the complex subject of DVD editing and (re)authoring also get it for free. We were happy to offer free DvdReMake Pro license to moderators and active (read helpfull) users on many forums.

[dimad]

Does the Merge DVD function produce a seamless merger?When I want to make a single dvd from two parts,does it automatically go to the second part after completion of first?
Depends on how you merge disks. If you use "Merge DVD" ( http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/ht_merge_full.php ) function it puts 2+ (up to 4) DVDs on same disk. These DVDs are completele independant. A "start up" menu is created to choose which one you want to play. But it is possible to insert few commands in DVD navigation structure to play them one after another without user selection (there are some tips on how to do it in DvdReMake user manual: http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/download.php )

But you can also just appent movie from second disk to PGC with first part of a movie. This way it is possible to produce seamless merger.

Doesn't the demo version leave a watermark or limit the time to 5 mins or something?
You can try all editing functions of the program with demo version. But during the export only first 15 seconds of each chapter (or menu) will be exported.

[drfsupercenter]

That's what I meant. Basically, it is not a full demo, like one of those 30-day trials that the only limitation is the time.

About the affiliate thing... I have a website (here (www.geocities.com/drfsupercenter/index.html)), but it doesn't have to do with digital video editing... it is more just all my random files I have accumulated over the years. I just use my knowledge to help people here.

But, when you were saying that if you put a banner ad, that each person who buys it, you get 40% off, does that mean that if 3 people buy it, that it would be free for me?

[blutach]

Just to update dimad's comparison post:

VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm) can do the following:

2, 5, 6, 9, 17 and 19 (via backup folder), while PgcEdit (http://www.videohelp.com/~r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html) can also do many of the things in the list.

It is very fair to say that DVD Remake Pro (http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/index.php) is a terrific all in one tool and we are grateful for dimad dropping in occasionally to help us with DVD Remake Pro (http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/index.php) issues.

I give enormous credit to all 3 developers and we are very thankful they are here for us.

Regards

[jsoto]

Additional update...

VobBlanker also does 4, 12 (in 13, it can easily blank all non-buttons cells, but this cannot be considered as hide).. and I should say 18. In the last release 2.1.0.0 I've put much code to fix IFOs and VOB problems.

I believe VobBlanker and DVDRemake play in different ligue..., but I've to say I never downloaded DVDRemake, mainly to avoid any kind of unintentional similitude between the programs. I'm very respectful with dimad, and his work, and although I read a lot of good things about his programs I prefered to do not see them.

jsoto

[blutach]

My apologies jsoto for missing out on some things. I din't know you could ENable (ie set various) PUOps with VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm), I thought you could just disable them.

Regards

[Demvang]

One sharing feature between VobBlanker & DvdRemake is ... both can easily blank out unwated titles/chapters :D

[jsoto]

My apologies jsoto for missing out on some things. I din't know you could ENable (ie set various) PUOps with VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm), I thought you could just disable them.
Regards Ooops, sorry, you are right. I read DISable... No, VobBlanker is not able to enable, so delete 12 from the list

jsoto

[dimad]

@blutach, jsoto: thanks for help with VB features. I did not mark 17 for VB as I think it was a missunderstanding. Not just preview ment there, but this "Skip Blank Frames" feature: http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremake/new_features_v3.php

But, when you were saying that if you put a banner ad, that each person who buys it, you get 40% off, does that mean that if 3 people buy it, that it would be free for me?Up to 40%. 40% is for larger amount. But if you purchase 5 licenses without discounts you will get extra one for free. ;)

[jsoto]

I did not mark 17 for VB as I think it was a missunderstanding. Not just preview ment there, but this "Skip Blank Frames" feature You're right with 17. I've heard about this nice DVDRemake feature... VobBlanker has a "simple" GOTO 10% but without analyzing the video.
Thanks for update the table.

jsoto

[blutach]

I think it would be interesting to compare the all in one DVD Remake Pro (http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/index.php) with VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm) together with PgcEdit (http://www.videohelp.com/~r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html).

Using dimad's list, PgcEdit (http://www.videohelp.com/~r0lZ/pgcedit/index.html) can, for example, do 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17 (except the automatic analysis part) as well as many of the other tasks that VobBlanker (http://jsoto.posunplugged.com/vobblanker.htm) can do.

DVD Remake Pro (http://www.dimadsoft.com/dvdremakepro/index.php) still "leads" in the complicated areas of angles/ILVU and merging DVDs (keeping both menus!) and previewing with full audio and subpix!

Regards

[ajp]

I love DVD Remake Pro as you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out how to do things. Also I love the ablity to disable menu buttons, and easily convert menus to still images.

[jsoto]

I love DVD Remake Pro as you don't have to be a rocket scientist IMHO, this is the point. I never played it DVDRemake, but seems very easy to novice users. As a drawback, they won't learn the DVD internal things (but, probably they are not interested in)

and easily convert menus to still images.This feature is also in VobBlanker, even with custom bmps, but IMHO the winner here (in terms of easy to use) is menushrink.

jsoto

[drfsupercenter]

Well, I will try out the free trial and see if I like the program.

Dimad, is there a way to buy a CD-ROM version, preferrably in a store? Or is it from your site only?

[ajp]

IMHO, this is the point. I never played it DVDRemake, but seems very easy to novice users. As a drawback, they won't learn the DVD internal things (but, probably they are not interested in)

This is very true. It is also nice as it has an easy to use interface unlike other programs. I used VobBlanker in the past to blank out extras.

This feature is also in VobBlanker, even with custom bmps, but IMHO the winner here (in terms of easy to use) is menushrink.

It is also nice to have everything all in one program.

[dimad]

IMHO, this is the point. I never played it DVDRemake, but seems very easy to novice users. As a drawback, they won't learn the DVD internal things (but, probably they are not interested in)

Exactly, but I don't think it is a drawback. Naturally one can edit DVDs using hex-editor (actually before MenuEdit appeared some people used hex-editor to remove menu buttons! :) ) but is it the goal? I think a good tool should expose just enough info to do the task(s) its indended for and must provide some abstraction level. In many cases it is not easy to find a "golden mean". Say design and implementation of DvdReMake Pro interface took at least 3/4 of whole development time. And still there are few things that probably may have been done better.

[dimad]

Dimad, is there a way to buy a CD-ROM version, preferrably in a store? Or is it from your site only?
Sorry, it can be only downloaded from DimadSoft.com

[drfsupercenter]

Oh well, what a shame... I do not have a credit card. My parents do, but they like sticking to Amazon.com for buying things. I will at least get the trial but cannot say whether or not I will buy the program.

[dimad]

You can use any forms of paiment when ordering via Kagi: https://support.kagi.com/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&root=54&id=142

[drfsupercenter]

oh so I could use cash? Is Kagi what you buy DVD Remake Pro from?

[blutach]

If it makes your folks hapier, I am sure dimad's site is 100% clear of spyware/viruses.

Regards

[drfsupercenter]

Yeah I can ask... but I will get a trial for now. Don't know if it worth 50 bucks if I am only gonna use it a couple times.

[dimad]

oh so I could use cash? Is Kagi what you buy DVD Remake Pro from?
yes. Here it is: https://order.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=6CZAC

After an order is approved, Kagi sends you a "Thanks for your purchase" e-mail confirmation (usually within an hour). In addition to a copy of the purchase data and information from Kagi about the purchase, this email also includes a "DimadSoft product purchase confirmation number".

Using this confirmation number(s) you can add ordered product(s) to your DimadSoft account (http://www.dimadsoft.com/reg_cert.php). Once registered at DimadSoft, programs can be downloaded from your "My Account" page.

[drfsupercenter]

Alright, if I like it enough I will probably do that.

[Toriless]

I recently started using DVD Remake Pro, and wonder if anyone else is using it. Basically what I do is rip the movie to the hard drive with decrypter. Load it up in DVD Remake Pro, remove the extra's, make the menu a till image, disable buttons that will no longer be used, then save. I then load the files into shrink, remove un-needed languages, compress, and burn with decrypter.

I love the power of DVD Remake Pro to disable menu buttons, and easily edit menus.

:smashead:

You can do ANYTHING in DVD ReMake this doesn't require recompression.
You can remove audio tracks, assign audio tracks to different compatable streams, change the characteristics of an audio track, disable an audio track, delete extra empty audio tracks that appear after the ones you want to keep, etc. You can also completely manipluate subtitle track as well but I never touch them as a policy. I'm often changing track 1 from a French 5.1 audio track into the director's commentary track and reassigning the stream to the appropriate one and thus eliminating the French audio track entirely but this requires than you cahnge the commands also. You can also just disable the track which is what most people do and the program will then automatically remove any unused streams after you disable the track when you export the results.

I also strongly suggest you use DVD ReBuilder instead of DVD Shrink. Even a quick 4 pass is MUCH better than using DVD Shrink but most people use 6-8 passes. The less a DVD needs recompression then the quicker it will recompress. The longest I've needed was 11 hours for a 10 pass from 7 GB to the usual ~4.38 GB.

[Toriless]

Ooops, sorry, you are right. I read DISable... No, VobBlanker is not able to enable, so delete 12 from the list

jsoto

DVD ReMake pro allow to to simultaneously enable or disable each of 25 different PUOs for any PGC.

P.S. - You can edit any PGC un unlimited number of time with 100% undo ability. I've often split a PGC. I'll then I'll play each part to see if I got a clean edit point, If not I can then undo it and go back or forward one VOBU to get the best split point. I can do this a many times as I want for each every Cell in every PGC and then check the playback all in the same program.

[Toriless]

IMHO, this is the point. I never played it DVDRemake, but seems very easy to novice users. As a drawback, they won't learn the DVD internal things (but, probably they are not interested in)

This feature is also in VobBlanker, even with custom bmps, but IMHO the winner here (in terms of easy to use) is menushrink.

jsoto

The advantage of DVD ReMake pro is you can LEARN and get better. You can start out a novice and end up and expert. I tell beginners to start by using Ctrl-H to hide/remove unwanted video and to hide/disable buttons and also to use the disable function for unwanted audio tracks. This will leave you way ahead of using crap like DVD Shrink which wastes lots of space by leaving in all sorts of junk that DVD ReMake does not.

[Toriless]

Exactly, but I don't think it is a drawback. Naturally one can edit DVDs using hex-editor (actually before MenuEdit appeared some people used hex-editor to remove menu buttons! :) ) but is it the goal? I think a good tool should expose just enough info to do the task(s) its indended for and must provide some abstraction level. In many cases it is not easy to find a "golden mean". Say design and implementation of DvdReMake Pro interface took at least 3/4 of whole development time. And still there are few things that probably may have been done better.

The main thing I hate is the inablilty to remove an audio track from between two others, typicall you have English 5.1 (Huge), French 5.1 (Huge), Director's Commentary (small) and you can't remove track 1 (French) without removing track 2 (Commentary) so you have to edit the VTS's French track from French to English then from 6 track to 2 track then change the type to a Director's Commentary then save it then go to the PGC and select the audio track (upper right) and change the stream to use the same as track 2. Now, the French stream will be removed and track 1 will be the commentary as well as the now redundant track 2. Next, you can now remove track 2. Seems like that a lot of work that can be eliminated by the program removing track 1 and assigning the properties to track 1, etc. It's able to keep track of zillions of links and automatically adjust the references to still link to the same location as other items are removed but yet it can't hand a few simple audio track re-assignments.

By the way, can VobBlanker duplicate an entire VTS (every property in every object) is about 2 seconds like DVD ReMake can?

[r0lZ]

What's that SPAM, Toriless?
Are you another one who got a free license in exchange for some ads?

[paglamon]

And that too replying to posts one & a half year old.

[Calimari]

This will leave you way ahead of using crap like DVD Shrink which wastes lots of space by leaving in all sorts of junk that DVD ReMake does not.

Wow, a lot of people won't be happy with a statement like that.

[r0lZ]

I disagree. A lot of people will understand that this guy doesn't know DVD Shrink. ;)

[Calimari]

I disagree. A lot of people will understand that this guy doesn't know DVD Shrink. ;)

Probably. Comparing a transcoder to an editor doesn't sound hopeful.
I don't think I'll subscribe to this thread :)