Does anyone know of a Freeware program or some other way that will allow me to archive a purchased m4v file from itunes onto DVD as an MPEG2? I've seen a few shareware programs but nothing Freeware.
Or if anyone is willing to help me out....
AFAIK, there is no software currently available that can remove DRM from videos purchased from itunes.
A possible work around is to play the video and record via a screen-capture app, then convert the recorded file.
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Are there any freeware screen capture apps by chance?
I did notice that VirtualDub added an option to capture from the screen a while ago. I've never tried it so I can't say how well it works.
There are other programs available that are purely screen capture utilities, but the only two I know of - Camtasia and HyperCam - are both payware. Maybe Google could find you a free alternative.
Another pay option is Tunebite Platinum, which appears to be a capture program designed specifically for DRM removal.
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I suppose I could give VirtuaDub a try. I've already sunk enough money into this restoration project, so all I'm looking to do is get a cleaner version for DVD. I've gone from VHS from TV capture, to VHS direct capture and now to a cleaner digital capture that just so happens to have DRM. Aghhh. :)
I'll give it a shot when I have some time and try and post any results.
It wasn't easy but using VirtualDub and hours later, I was finally able to get a decent capture to sync with the original audio. No small feet though. So it does work and it's free in case anyone needs to also try their hand at it.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Where is this screen capture command? I have V1.8.
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<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>
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I don't know about 1.8 as I was using 1.8.3., but in the latter you need to do the following:
File-> Capture AVI -> Device -> 3 Screen Capture
Then apply your preferred settings.
Wow...no kidding. There it is (I just use VirtualDub for little stuff, or making animated Gifs.) I just now got done using Camastasia for another project I'm work on, but I'll have to try that someday.
Thanks. :)
<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>
<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>