If (like the op) you prefer matroska as a container or different codecs, amend the ffmpeg options accordingly. I reckon the default video options for this operation are sensible but increasing the audio bitrate is desirable (hence the -b:a 384k). So well use Handbrake to compress your MKV.
Makemkv blu ray ripper movie#
If unsure play the title to see what it is what you want using: vlc -no-bluray-menu bluray:///dev/sr1#1įYI: the full syntax here is: 3: TRANSCODE IT INTO SOMETHING SMALLER (AND FIX ANY SHENANIGANS) ffmpeg -i my_new_film.mpg -b:a 384k my_new_film.mp4įfmpeg has a million options. Hand brake: MakeMKV will rip your Blu-Ray movie exactly as it is on disc, which can be larger than 20 or 30 GB. Replace #1 with the title you actually want. Replace /dev/sr1 with your blu-ray hardware's dev file - might be /dev/sr0 or something else entirely. STEP 2: RIP THE TITLE YOU WANT cvlc -no-bluray-menu bluray:///dev/sr1#1 -sout "#std" vlc://quit Unzip it and put the file here (rename it if necessary): Vlc and ffmpeg can be installed with apt/aptitude in the usual way, but the KEYDB.cfg file must be downloaded separately from the internet. A KEYDB.cfg which contains a key that will work with your Blu-ray disk and player.without using makemkv) as follows (note - I prefer the command line for such things, someone else can answer for those who prefer a GUI): This can be achieved on Debian GNU Linux (and its derivatives - like Ubuntu) with open source freeware tools (i.e.
At least one of these will be the full movie, while other titles may be special features or other footage.
Once the disc has been scanned, MakeMKV will present you with a list of titles on the disc. Without commenting on the ethics of media piracy, there is clearly a legitimate need to rip a Blu-ray you have legally bought onto your hard drive so as an empowered user you can play your film with your choice of open source media software on your choice of open source operating system without messing about inserting a scratchable physical disk or depending on the media copyright owner's streaming site which may or may not exist in a few years time. Insert and Rip Your Disc If everything looks right, click the big Blu-ray button to open the disc for ripping.