I'm considering buying the necessary hardware/software to get started in Bluray, any suggestions welcome. In reading the Bluray tutorial it says "no compression" available at this time and the tutorial screen uses a BD50 as an example. In looking at the Q&A here it appears compression is included and the use of BD25 seems prevalent. What's the story? I'm using 7.0.4.0. I guess I need to update.
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Yeah the reason that you are not able to compress is most likely that you are using the DVDFab HD Decryptor which is the free version of DVDFab and it will not compress. If you want the added functionality of compression (plus other goodies) you gotta pony up for the software. If you have paid for it already and you're not able to compress, then I would check to make sure that your license has been inserted correctly and everything is functional. Click the little '?' in Fab and click the "About" button. That will tell you your subscription info.SPECS
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First, I am NOT using the free version. Second, the reason I'm asking about Blueray is because I haven't bought the necessary equipment/media yet which is what I said in my original post. Suggestions are still welcome. Third, I apologize for having dated software. I don't use it on a daily basis and it doesn't tell me it's dated even though I have the appropriate box checked in preferences. Now, if anybody has any constructive suggestions I'm all ears, but please do me the courtesy of reading what I write first.
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Originally posted by ram1009 View PostFirst, I am NOT using the free version. Second, the reason I'm asking about Blueray is because I haven't bought the necessary equipment/media yet which is what I said in my original post. Suggestions are still welcome. Third, I apologize for having dated software. I don't use it on a daily basis and it doesn't tell me it's dated even though I have the appropriate box checked in preferences. Now, if anybody has any constructive suggestions I'm all ears, but please do me the courtesy of reading what I write first.
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You shouldn't have any problems compressing BR with the latest version 7067.
I have just started to dabble with BR myself so I apologize for the less than specific answers. I don't recall exactly which version allowed for full disc compression.
To be honest, I've never bothered with Full Disc...I've just compressed the main movie.
I've compressed to BD 25, to BD 9 without problems and to various BR to Mobile profiles.
So far the only problem I've encountered is a progressive fps degradation with BD to Mobile...much more pronounced with 2-pass. It degrades with 1-pass, but it's tolerable and I get decent results.
If you like I can compress Avatar full disc to confirm first hand, full disc compression, but from what I read you should be all set.
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Hey AGJ, I got sidetracked, came back and posted without looking...didn't spot you in timeLast edited by maineman; 06-01-2010, 02:52 PM.If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Originally posted by AGJ View PostWell in post #3 I already said you need the latest update for compression but if you want suggestions for the hardware/software to get then I would suggest that you post your computer specs so we know what type of computer you have and what will need to be upgraded. I can tell you that LG Bluray drives are pretty good as that what I have but just a reader and not a burner as hard drives are cheaper than the Blu-ray blank media at the moment
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Ram, I don't know if this will help your cause?
Try using BD Advisor.
...this will let you know what part of your PC system is Bluray ready.
This may not even be what your looking for? if so, please disregard. But maybe will be helpful for anyone else that might want to see if their PC is up to par for Bluray.
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Not to steer you away from any options, but I found the following to work well for me, particularly when you can purchase a 1 TB hdd for about $60-70 when on sale and get free shipping too.
I picked up an Argosy HV335T 3.5-Inch HDD 1080P HDMI Mobile Video Media Player a few months back and found it'll play anything.
It cost me $89
Installed a 1 TB hdd and I'm now enjoying 100's of converted flicks, standard dvd compressed to about 1 GB with outstanding video quality...courtesy of GregiBoy's customized samsung tv profile.
I also have about 10 BD files onboard, assorted formats...main movie, non-compressed, compressed and various BD to Mobile formats.
This unit plays them all via HDMI ---> TV with outstanding results.
No navigation issues, all nicely alphabetized without me having to do anything.
This unit also has a usb input so you can connect additional ext hdds or ultimately, a server. My plan for the not-too-distant-future
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Forgot to mention, I picked up a LiteOn BD-ROM for about $55...works great...no expensive burner and BD media neededIf it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Originally posted by GregiBoy View PostAhhhh.....
Maineman, it looks like I have another convert convinced to the viability of media players rather than burning disks!!!
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Originally posted by maineman View PostNot to steer you away from any options, but I found the following to work well for me, particularly when you can purchase a 1 TB hdd for about $60-70 when on sale and get free shipping too.
I picked up an Argosy HV335T 3.5-Inch HDD 1080P HDMI Mobile Video Media Player a few months back and found it'll play anything.
It cost me $89
Installed a 1 TB hdd and I'm now enjoying 100's of converted flicks, standard dvd compressed to about 1 GB with outstanding video quality...courtesy of GregiBoy's customized samsung tv profile.
I also have about 10 BD files onboard, assorted formats...main movie, non-compressed, compressed and various BD to Mobile formats.
This unit plays them all via HDMI ---> TV with outstanding results.
No navigation issues, all nicely alphabetized without me having to do anything.
This unit also has a usb input so you can connect additional ext hdds or ultimately, a server. My plan for the not-too-distant-future
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Forgot to mention, I picked up a LiteOn BD-ROM for about $55...works great...no expensive burner and BD media needed
This sounds like something I might want to do in addition to burning disks,however I like the portability disks allow. Besides it doesn't really pencil out. At $70 per 1000GB, 1GB= $.14. At $.14 per GB a BD-25 would cost $3.50. I'm sure we've all seen BD-25s for significantly less than that so where is the benefit? Why not keep your files on disk and be able to move them from computer to set top box easily? The only down side is investing in a burner which I believe will pay for itself almost immediately with the high cost of Blueray movies. I'm still wondering if there's any freeware Blueray playback software.
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I disagree here.
Firstly, your maths are wrong. Cost =$0.07 per Gb so comparative cost vs BR25 is $1.75.
Other points.
Your TOTAL media library is available at all times, no changing disks or disks getting damaged by coffee/kids. Just the press of a button.
Besides having to buy a burner, you also have to buy a BR set top unit.
These players are so cheap these days you can have one attached to every TV in the house (I currently have 7 attached and it varies between 5-10) and you can actually get them as small as a pack of cigarettes and just plug in a portable hard disk wherever you want to watch.
I have gone another route where I have all my media on Network Attached Storage and can access the library from any player in the house."Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790
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Originally posted by GregiBoy View PostI disagree here.
Firstly, your maths are wrong. Cost =$0.07 per Gb so comparative cost vs BR25 is $1.75.
Other points.
Your TOTAL media library is available at all times, no changing disks or disks getting damaged by coffee/kids. Just the press of a button.
Besides having to buy a burner, you also have to buy a BR set top unit.
These players are so cheap these days you can have one attached to every TV in the house (I currently have 7 attached and it varies between 5-10) and you can actually get them as small as a pack of cigarettes and just plug in a portable hard disk wherever you want to watch.
I have gone another route where I have all my media on Network Attached Storage and can access the library from any player in the house.
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I never said that I had 10 TV's. I have multiple players connected to each of 3 TV's in the house for usually testing purposes as my business imports players from China to Australia.
There is a couple of other things that can also be factored in.....
The time taken to actually burn the disks
The fact that over time, the dye on the disks may deteriorate so backup of data is vital in both cases."Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790
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