reduce screen size

Discussion in 'Software' started by Rayzipan, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. Rayzipan

    Rayzipan Specialist

    Hi,
    I have backed up dvds at home. the problem is that they take up too much space. I am looking

    for a freeware program that would decrease the size of the file. if it were possible to have

    the file take up half the screen instead of the full screen - surely this would have the

    file size?

    Any suggestions?

    Thank you.

    :)
     
  2. dlb

    dlb MajorGeek

    You've backed up the movies to your PC hard drive? You can use several different tools... if you want to convert the files to a different format (like DivX for example) they'd take up MUCH less space, but the DVD must be ripped first using AutoGK or Catalencoder or something similar. Then run the files through Dr. DivX; you can pick custom file sizes and reduce a huge file to 700mb or so without any noticeable loss in quality. Or you can use DVDShrink. I personally haven't used DVDShrink, but I've heard good things. Anyway, here's some links to the programs I mentioned:
    Auto Gordian Knot (AutoGK) http://www.majorgeeks.com/AutoGK_Auto_Gordian_Knot_d5795.html
    Catalencoder http://www.majorgeeks.com/Catalencoder_d5397.html
    Dr. DivX http://www.majorgeeks.com/Dr._DivX_d5208.html
    DVDShrink http://www.majorgeeks.com/DVD_Shrink_d4020.html
    For lots of helpful info, guides, etc., check out these two web sites:
    www.afterdawn.com and www.videohelp.com
    Good luck!
    and have a Happy New Year! :drink
     
  3. Rayzipan

    Rayzipan Specialist

    thanks dlb.
    you are a genius.
     

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