RipIt vs MacTheRipper + Handbrake ?

[munkery]

Now that you mention it, I do have VLC in the Applications folder on my MacBook. Does Handbrake use it's libraries without loading VLC?

HB only loads the libraries it needs. It does not launch VLC.

 

[tc2000]

Thanks Munkery. As I get up to speed on my options, I've realized that Handbrake + VLC allows me to quickly rip AND compress directly to an M4V format optimized for the Apple TV 2's that I've added to my network. The M4V file size is anywhere from 1 to 2.5 GB per movie.

This method has worked on all DVD's except "The Little Mermaid" DVD which Handbrake said it couldn't get past the copy protection. In this case I used MacRipper on it without problem. This is when I realized the separation of ripping from compressing. With MTR I now had the option of storing the 9GB of original ripped content as well as the optimized M4V file for Apple TV that Handbrake resulted in. I've decided the M4V compressed format is all I need going forward as the AppleTV has impressed me thus far. I guess I can re-rip for future devices if I ever get the urge.

Sorry for my beginner rants for you experts out there.

 

[Elsmar]

I've used both but currently I prefer Mac DVD Ripper Pro.

Out of curiosity, why? Does it have settings or capabilities you prefer, is it faster, or is it a GUI difference?

 

[supercooled]

i'd guess in the mid-eighties.

Do you rip them in 480p or upconvert them to 16:9/10? I'm in somewhat of a quandary regarding pre-BluRay movies. I either upconvert them (terribly inefficient) or just use the tv/media player settings to widen them which looks terrible).

It's got to the point where I rather just leave them in 4:3 and have VLC stretch them out like 80s comedies but for movies, I'll try and get the ones that came out recently or at least come in 16:9.

 

[PeggyD]

Out of curiosity, why? Does it have settings or capabilities you prefer, is it faster, or is it a GUI difference?

It does seem a bit faster. You can choose to just rip the main title or the whole disk. It makes a .dvdmedia file that can be double-clicked to play in DVD player or, since it's really a TS folder, can be burned in Toast.

 

[Sam2lucky13]

I use mac dvdripper pro as well and I love it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=worTRrbfzvI

 

[Tech198]

Compress

Anyone used the Compess feature in RipIt ? If so, how does this compare to Handbrake ??

I use a combination of Rip and and Handbrake, since you need to if you have retail DVD's.

If not, then i just use Handbrake... Hassle-free.

Only because MTR doesn't work under Mavericks.

 

[dmrowley]

You have revived a 2 year old thread here, but my feedback is that RipIt is now abandon ware. There have been no updates in a long time and the developer does not answer any questions about future updates. I personally use MTR 4.3 and Handbrake Nightly builds on Mavericks

 

[old-wiz]

Yeah, RipIt has been abandoned; no updates for years and it doesn't handle the more modern copy protection shenanigans. A shame really since it was fast and simple.

 

[stisdal]

I bought my Ripit license on 12/17/2010 for $24.95 - About half of what the MTR folks charge. Version 1.5.5.



As an addendum, I downloaded a program called Mac DVDRipper Pro today.

I have been using Mac DVDRipper Pro for the last 2 years and have been very satisfied. This has ripped any DVD I put to it. Easy to use is what I was looking for, and this program does it with one click!

 

[slashlos]

Whoa, I’m only at ~300, but bought both RipIt and MTR and I’d pay for HB too. I keep a 1TB disk with movies, when prices come down I’ll go SSD, but why/how much compression :-/

 

[cmaier]

Makemkv and handbrake seem to work for every Blu-ray and dvd.

 

[MSastre]

Mac DVDRiper Pro all the way. Switched over from MTR a long time ago. It has a 5 instance free trial, so you can see if it works for your needs at no cost. Definitely recommended and extremely easy to use.