I've been using MakeMKV for a little while now in conjunction with other software (AnyDVD) to convert my discs to usable video files, but I think I've been doing more than I needed to.
I had a lifetime subscription to AnyDVD but when it all folded it means I would have to pay again, which I've held out on so far. I was then nicely surprised to find that I could rip from discs using MakeMKV without having to have AnyDVD active at all, I honestly didn't realise I could do that, I'm wondering if I can bypass that software completely!
If I explain my process, can someone just tell me what I should / shouldn't be doing please, this seems like a pretty knowledgeable place!
I used to rip the whole disc to the drive using AnyDVD to bypass any of the encryption rubbish on the disc.
Once it was on the HDD as a 40GB rip, I'd use MakeMKV to get just:
The film
The 5.1 english audio
The english subs
And export all that to a full quality MKV file with just the data I needed without everything else. This would rip to typically around 20-25GB.
I've then used Handbrake a few times to try and reduce the size of that file while keeping the quality. I haven't managed it to get that to what I want yet, there is often pixellation in the dark areas where it compresses and I haven't figured out the subs yet, they don't display properly (when wanting forced subs etc).
However, as I stated before, I've only just found that MakeMKV can rip directly from the disc, totally bypassing the other software! What I want to know is:
Does that mean I can bypass Any and save myself the cost of a sub (and put it towards MakeMKV instead!)
If so, is MakeMKV going to keep being updated to deal with the latest disc protections that come out?
I have read in the about section:
Does that mean the MKV file still embeds certain copy protections when played in a blu-ray player? I play all my files either from the computer or through a USB drive into a smart TV. I haven't come across any problems so far, but that could be because of the Any software I used first...I'm not sure.Please note that commercial blu-ray discs are protected by technological measures preventing unauthorised duplication (including, but not limited to, "Cinavia" technology). MakeMKV doesn't remove such measures, so MKV file produced from a commercial blu-ray disc will not play on a blu-ray player, even when converted back to M2TS format.
As you can see, I'm a bit confused with it! Any suggestions or replies anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.