How to convert DVD movies to Quicktime movies?

[ddma]

Any idea?

[starfleetX]

You need several different tools, including a stream demuxer, AC3 decoder, MPEG decoder, and then a tool to combine and sync the audio and video together. Often, even with the right tools, it's impossible to properly "rip" DVDs on the Mac. Also, some DVDs just don't play nice with the current tools. My Planet of the Apes DVD is one that just refuses to rip correctly.

Here are some app names to look for: mAC3dec, OSEx, QT Mutator, yade, MacMPEG2Decoder, and DVDExtractor.

Good luck.

[ddma]

Oh... I thought there would be some tools which did all the jobs for me...

[Crawfish]

Yeah. I remember looking into that myself a couple months back and found it way to difficult. You need many tools, hard drive space, memory, patience........we're just not there yet. If ya find anything let me know!

[sithious]

... this may be a stupid question, but why would you want to turn a dvd into a quicktime movie?
i tend to watch my dvds on my dvd player ... lol

[edX]

funny you should ask - some of the tools that were mentioned were released today or yesterday at www.versiontracker.com

[Crawfish]

Do you listen to your CDs on your CD player or mp3s?

[sithious]

askedby Crawfish
Do you listen to your CDs on your CD player or mp3s?

both, but i listen to mp3s whilst working on the mac. for watching films i'd sooner relax on the sofa in front of the tv than sit in front of my monitor ... do you prefer watching films on your monitor? all a matter of taste, i suppose ...