How do I rip files from a DVD for editing without losing any quality on a Mac

Author: Octorox
Date: 17-Jun-2008, 11:08 AM

Author: Octorox
Time: 17-Jun-2008 11:08 AM (Edited)
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I already have the Video_TS folder which isn't copy protected, I just don't know what settings in MPEG Streamclip or another app to use to get the files without any loss of quality. I want to preserve the widescreen 480p aspect ratio and the 5.1 surround. I want to edit in FCP and have all the surround channels to be seperate audio tracks rather than there being only 2 audio tracks. Is this possible?

Author: Octorox
Time: 19-Jun-2008 5:45 PM
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So I take it there aren't too many Mac users of this forum. It seems like it would be a simple process, I guess I'll try to find a better way.

Author: MoveAlong
Time: 19-Jun-2008 6:27 PM
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For a lossless codec, I would recommend SheerVideo. It costs money, unfortunately there isn't anything free like HuffYUV on the Mac. I've edited both of my Story Of projects using the PhotoJPEG codec at full quality in FCP with excellent results. I would just google for a mac program that can extract your 5.1 file into separate files to use in FCP. I know one exists and have actually done it before, just can't remember right now. Good luck.

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Author: Octorox
Time: 19-Jun-2008 7:47 PM
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Thanks

Author: Octorox
Time: 20-Jun-2008 3:40 PM
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So I demuxed the video to get the ac3 files and there are 6 tracks but only two actually contain audio. Can someone help me with this?