what is it

i need to do in order for me to burn a dvd that i own to a hdd and make it a avi or another format.. could i get some one to explaine what needs to be done.....what software and or hardware i need to do it...thx...
 
It's been a while for me lol, but I think I recall a few things lol. Firstly you need to have a DVD-ROM drive, then you need ripping software (like dvd decryptor, smartripper, etc...), then you will have to decide what you want to encode it into (VCD, DivX/XviD*which are avi's compressed, etc...) and get appropiate software for that conversion/encoding.
I could explain to you step by step, but as I understand it, Chickenman has a nice tutorial section setup already (easy to follow) here:
http://www.cdrbase.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=120

Some updating can be done (I read CM will be doing that shortly) but for the most part everything you need to do is there (with minor changes on latest software versions you can often figure out).

I'm taking a shot in the dark here (I am the dark one after all lol), but you seem to be into anime and probs want to encode those, so you will also want subtitles, I would then recommend using virtualdub for encodings (also gordian knot and few others).
Good luck. ^_^x

PS
Hello old friends. Just thought I'd drop by and say hi!
 
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I haven't had much experience with MKV but with OGM files (other form of XviD) there is no real difference in quality over DivX 5.03+. I have come up with a method that keeps DivX looking as nice as XviD/OGM with chroming. Granted a little more complicated, but for anime it works great.
Some people will argue otherwise, but I have been encoding some anime titles for a group lately and everyone has been commenting how it is better than the others. This method is only good for encodings of 210MB or above. XviD/OGM files will look nicer at lower bitrates for say 175MB files (but not a big difference).
Again it goes to your likes & uses, but right now DivX is more compatible with other players (standalone & new portable players).
But I think all 3 will be phased out by XVD if it is all true (am waiting to test software for it):
http://www.i4u.com/article320.html
and
http://www.ds-usa.com/

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I should have added why OGM files don't look better to avi DivX/XviD files:
basically because OGM is just a container. It holds the DivX/XviD avi files in it, but has the nice added feature of holding 2 audio files and soft subs within the container. For anime I don't like dual subs (english & japanese) because I'm a purist for japanse but it's a good option for those wanting them.
 
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You can have two audio streams and subs in an AVI if you really want.

You got it right in the PS, however the start of your post is still wrong. OGM has nothing to do with XviD or DivX for that matter.

XviD should be just as compatible as DivX if you use the correct settings, i.e. limit bframes to 1, like DivX, don't use qpel, etc.
 
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