Make backups of your HD DVDs

Posted Dec 5, 2006 at 7:41AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Sony
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The problem sometimes with new technology is its availability and usability. Take for example the case of HD DVD. The technology, no matter what people say, is still in its infant stage. Admit it, no one at this point could say if the format will succeed or succumb over its direct competition, Blu-Ray.

Over at Jake Ludington's online site, the guy's banking on the HD DVD format lording over the Sony's baby. But before that becomes a reality, he very well knows that there are still a couple of necessary things missing. He wrote, "if I want to watch my HD content somewhere other than my Xbox, or if I want to backup my $30 investment, at this point, I have to create my own solution."

HD DVD workflow

So what's the solution he came up with? He reckoned that people need to make copies of their Hd DVDs It's a good thing the guy isn't selfish or whatever. According to him, here are the things needed to create backup copies:
  • An Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive
  • Tons of fast-write drive space
  • HD capture card with component inputs
  • Video Capture Software
  • Proper cabling
  • Video conversion software to output a compressed HD video file
To a trained eye, a breakdown of these components and the picture above needs no further explanation. That person would know instantly what needs to be done. But to those who are still perplexed, click on the Read link below for a detailed explanation. And we hope this won't be use for piracy in the future.

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by WC - 2006-12-05 00:50
» Analog hole.

Ah, the analog hole. How ... innovative.



NOT.



Jeez, you just PLAY the video and RECORD it on the pc. Any idiot with too much money could think of this.

by psp888 - 2006-12-05 02:32
» why bother?!!?!

thats not really a proper backup, you loose all of the HD-DVD funtionality.



Anyway, why bother, its cheaper to buy the disc again if it's damaged than purchasing that setup.

by Lestat - 2006-12-05 04:00
» Better Idea

Why dont u just attach a VCR (What is that???) or a DVD Recorder to the TV and then just capture whatever is displayed on the Screen . What it wont be HD. Who cares it works.

by Lurker - 2006-12-05 05:07
» Totally Agree

This is not inovative, new, or even news. Not to bash the author, but why even post this. There are HD-DVD players for PC, so why complicate things. This method is like reinventing the wheel.

by nbz - 2006-12-05 08:21
» ...

this actually surprises me that it works... everytime i tried to capture a DVD over composite, the image would be scrambled from copyright protection.

by loocsiaixelsid - 2006-12-05 15:56
» nah

iv copied clips off of a few movies thru my capture card and it didnt scramble at all, but i agree that this whole thing is pointless to post, maybe they should add that you can record gameplay footage the same way so we dont get people taking pictures of their TVs anymore

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