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Been given a DVD that every class will use, so it needs putting on the network. i was thinking shared drive, but the only way i know how to copy the dvd is by using vlc to play the VOB file. (teachers will complain they forgot how to open vlc > open> shared >dvd PLAY)
The School will not entertain paying for a format convertor nor will they waste dvd copying it directly.
Any Ideas??
If you want to convert it to something else just use ffmpeg.
Ben
Can't you use the command line options in VLC in some way? A couple of my schools used to have CD servers that could automount and play CD/DVDs, and one of my back-burner projects is re-using an old server to store iso images that can be opened by the teacher clicking on a shortcut that launches a script to mount and execute/play the iso - the teacher just needs to double click and the rest is done "behind the scenes If you're feeling a bit more ambitious/have the time you could look at that.
Or just use a free DVD ripper.
I'd advise against doing what you suggest on the grounds that if every class ( in form time say) plays this DVD across your network it will affect all other users trying to open close/save files due to the load across the network. Without some sort of network streaming device/software your going to have problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by tommccann
I delete/block all video files from our servers and advise staff to play DVD's directly from the computer DVD drive to the class - no network traffic - no problems
Kili
Depending on what the dvd is, there may be a copyright issue?
Only til a better idiot comes along...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibbo
HI
You need to make sure of the copy write but if thats ok have a look at DVD shrink
Thanks for all the replys guy! in the end i told them due to network traffic it would be unethical and a few dvds and an email aksing for copying permission was the best way. They seemed to agree after discussing the network proformance would suffer
I had to perform something similar where i ripped a DVD and used Handbrake to convert the VOB files into m4v. It's a lot easier for teachers to start a video by simply double-clicking on the video file. From what i understand, Windows 7 already has the codecs. Windows XP users have Quicktime installed.
Note to self: read post first!
Free DVD Ripper - Rip DVD to AVI Freeware - Free DVD Ripping Software
Download the free version, it won't copy copy protected DVDs but all those unprotected DVDs (home recorded, election, BBC Discs) will work fine. I convert them to WMV so I can use the windows media streamer. It's not really nessisary though I'd be happy to bung the finished WMV file into a network share and let them run it. A WMV bitrate is normally 1Mbp so even 20 simultaneous reads won't tax the network.
EDIT: also I don't believe that there is a copyright violation issue with regards to Intranet playback.
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
Cheers for the top tip, that's a cracking little program and working a treat here! Cheers!