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[H847]How To Backup Dvd Movies

by Mitz Pantic, Mit

DVD Shrink is free dvd burning software that most people use to make backups of their favorite Dvd movie. The reason we need this program is because a regular dvd movie doesn't fit on the average 4.7gig size dvd disc. Therefore we use Dvd Shrink to cut the contents down to size as to fit on the disk. Here is to backup a dvd movie.

What you will need:
1. A DVD burner
2. A DVD movie to backup
3. DVD Shrink Program. Free Download Here
4. Nero burning program (recommended)
5. A blank DVD. One that is compatible with your home dvd player. If you find one that plays smoothly, stick to it.

Here's some basic steps to get you started:
1. Start the Dvd Shrink Program and choose Open Disc from the menu above.
2. A box will appear. Choose which dvd drive your disk is in. Mine is in F: drive. The name of the disk will show up in brackets. In this case it is called NEW.
3. Press Ok. It will read the dvd
4. A breakdown of the movie will be displayed in the right hand column.
5. You cannot fit all this on your blank dvd so now press Re-author (From the top menu).
6. In the right column there will be a heading called Main movie.
7. There will be a file under this heading. Drag this to the left column. The file size is usually more than 4,700mb and has to be compressed.
8. Then Choose Backup from the top menu.
9. If you have Nero Installed Dvd Shrink will read, shrink and burn your movie onto a blank dvd. It will ask you to remove the original dvd disk and insert a blank dvd. If you do not have Nero installed Dvd Shrink will create an image file of the disk for you to burn later.
10. Select a backup target. This is where you want the end result to go.
I have Nero installed, and therefore I can choose the burner as a target. If you do not have Nero choose a file location.
11. Then press ok. The process will start.

Notes:
**There are other settings to use that are located on the tabs in the screenshot above. However with the instructions I have given you, it will get the job done. It has settings like shutdown the computer when finished
**It also has a setting on the Quality Settings tab which says perform deep analysis. I usually tick this box as it will make a better dvd.
**In the screenshot with the red 123 under the menu items. This is the order in which you will be pressing these buttons.
**If a dvd you want to copy is under 4.7gb of data you do not need to use DVD Shrink. You simply do a straight copy of the disk with Nero. To find out how big your dvd is, insert it in the drive and go to my computer and right click on the disk and choose properties.
**sometimes if there is extra copyright protection on the disk you may have to try using dvd decrypter. It will rip the dvd and then use dvd shrink to shrink it to fit on a disk.
** Download DVD Shrink here www.softpedia.com/progDownload/DVD-Shrink-Download-4128.html

Many people love to buy DVD movies for many reasons, depends on their preferences. It can be really fun to grow your collection and to have a large base of movies to watch over and over again whenever you feel like it. However, if you are a DVD collector then this may be an expensive hobby. DVDs themselves could cost anywhere from around 10 to 30 dollars, which adds up when you buy tens of DVDs in any given year. Here is a quick guide on how to save money when shopping for your DVD movies.

1)Don't Buy Brand New

This almost goes without saying – brand new movies are going to be much more expensive that second-hand DVD movies and you don't have to pay for them. There is absolutely no reason why you shouldn't be able to find some great second hand discs that could end up costing you about half the money of the new movie. This is a great way to save, or it could even enable you to afford twice as many DVD movies to add to your collection! You can usually find some great deals at garage sales or even charity stores.

2)Buy Ex-Rentals

These are second-hand DVD movies that you buy directly from the rental stores. They are greatly reduced in price due to the fact that they may have been rented out many times. This means you should be careful when buying – make sure they aren't too scratched etc. However, you should be able to find some great bargains if you look carefully.

3)Shop Around

This applies both for new as well as second-hand DVD movies. Different shops will always sell the same movie at a different price, so you can really save some money if you are willing to spend some time looking around for the best deal. This may also mean finding shops that offer deals such as 3 for 2, or shopping around in sale times.

4)Buy New Releases Straight Away

If you really do want to buy brand new then it is best to buy new releases as soon as they come out. Whilst DVD movies will eventually go down in price, this could take a few years. If you can't wait then the price will always be best as soon as they have been released. This is due to the fact that there are usually special offers on the movie trying to make it sell well in its first few weeks.

5)Buy Independent Movies At A Later Date

The above rule only applies to blockbuster movies. If you are into independent movies then these are usually more expensive than the blockbusters when they first come out. If you have the patience then it is always best to wait as long as possible before buying the DVD movie so you can benefit from the biggest savings.

DVD movies really needn't be as expensive as you think. Follow these tips and you can ensure your collection grows with money to spare!

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