06-16-2004, 01:00 PM
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Executive Editor
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From DVD to PowerPoint - What's the Path of Least Resistance?
I have a project where I need to take some clips from various DVDs and embed them into a PowerPoint slide deck for playback. Simple on the surface, but I'll need to:
• Break the DVD encryption
• Rip the specific parts of the movie to a file
• Convert that file into a format PowerPoint can play back easily
I figured I'd get some input from the Digital Media Thoughts community - any suggestions as to the tools I should use?
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06-16-2004, 03:11 PM
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06-16-2004, 03:20 PM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by Felix Torres
What size video clip do you want to embed?
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I think no more than 20-30 seconds.
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Originally Posted by Felix Torres
If QVGA is enough, POCKETPCTHOUGHTS :twisted: has a link to one answer:
DVD to Pocket PC by Makayama Software
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Hmm - good idea. I'll have to reinstall the software though - does it allow you to specify the exact time markers that you want to rip? That's the real key. :-) |
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06-16-2004, 03:30 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Nov 2006
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What you want is a mpeg editor. Go to this link:
http://www.hauppauge.com/pages/support_pvrusb.html
It the software for Happauge's Wintv-pvr. I have the older usb model. It allows you cut edit your mpeg files which should get it to the size you want.
Steve 8) |
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06-16-2004, 03:40 PM
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Executive Editor
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Originally Posted by The Yaz
What you want is a simple video editor...
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Ripping the entire DVD, converting the VOB to AVI, then editing out the section I want....much too painful thanks. I'm looking for a more streamlined approach. Unless I can find a ripper that will only rip specific sections, which I know some do. |
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06-16-2004, 04:06 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
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Originally Posted by The Yaz
What you want is a simple video editor...
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Ripping the entire DVD, converting the VOB to AVI, then editing out the section I want....much too painful thanks. I'm looking for a more streamlined approach. Unless I can find a ripper that will only rip specific sections, which I know some do. |
The demo version of the DVD to Pocket PC software says you can rip any single minute you choose. The full version should be able to do as much, no? |
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06-16-2004, 04:15 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Apr 2004
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What do you have for available tools? There are a couple low tech methods that might get you through. Essentially they require a video capture ability (card or usb capture device), and something to convert digital to analog.
Overly simplifed (don't know what you have)...
The key is the output signal can't be digital or else the source retains protection and can't be re-recorded. When I did it I went DVD to Sony Handycam (vcr setting), pressed play on the dvd a second or two before the spot I wanted pressed record on handycam... stopped when done, then imported the video from handycam to computer... trimmed as needed. From there just import to powerpoint for yourself.
I think you can also do DVD player to TV, TV output to video capture card. Also digital switches to analog then capture analog output...
(shrugs) A low tech idea if you can't find anything.
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06-16-2004, 04:16 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Use SmartRipper to rip the DVD. It will let you rip just selections from the disk. |
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06-16-2004, 05:54 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys - software is really what I was looking for, so I'll be testing a few things out. I might publish a step by step tutorial when I figure it all out. ;-)
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06-16-2004, 07:04 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I regularly rip 20 sec to 3 min. sections of DVD for use in our powerpoint shows at church. Often I have to do this 30 min. before service, so I have learned to do this quickly and correctly.
I use "smartripper" to decode the vob file. I output just the chapter that I need to work with. Then I use "flask mpeg" to convert it to an mpg file, using bbmpeg to encode it at desired quality level. (flask will also let you trim just the part of the video you need). Finaly, make sure I check the ouput to see if I need to change any encoding settings (ie. interleaving of audio, or bit rates).
Then it is just a matter of embedding it it powerpoint.
No prob.
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