Hello all, we are using benq disks, nero, dvd dycrypter and shrink, but sometimes we notice these dark blotches or patchy blotches on certain scenes in the back up copies. Anyone know what we are doing wrong or what causes this? thx Poet
Most likely it is the media you are using. The quality of media used for backing up DVD's is by far the most important thing to consider. My recommendations to you would be these disks. Most will agree with this.. I hope Buying Online Taiyo Yuden (genuine TY’s there are fakes out there so beware) Ritek G04 brand these would be the x4 disks again beware of fakes Prodisc 2nd class media, but newer media x8 seems to work well for people Buying at the store (Best Buy, Office Depot, Wal-Mart ect.) Fuji film – Manufactured by Taiyo Yuden, MCC, Ricoh Japan, Prodisc, Fuji Film all fairly good manufacturers Maxell – Manufactured by Maxwell, Ritek, RicohJapan, Taiyo Yuden TDK – Manufactured by TDK, Ritek, RicohJapan, Maxwell, MCC, CMC Beware of the CMC brand Verbatim – MCC, CMC, TY, RicohJapan, Ritek again beware of CMC which it seems Verbatim is using more frequently lately. Note: A good rule of thumb when purchasing your media in the store is to look for “made in Japan or Singapore” stay away from “made in Taiwan or Hong Kong” When buying online always try and get “Branded” media this way you can be sure you are getting the genuine article. There is an exception to that rule and it would be Taiyo Yuden disks. You just need to buy from a reputable dealer when buying online. Here are a few I have bought from with good experience. Of course it isn’t going to be the same for everyone. Supermediastore.com – Rated number 1 just about anywhere you look. Rima.com – Fast and cheap good service Mertline.com – Little slower on shipping, but quality media Ones you should stay clear of Shop4tech.com – Let’s just say you get what you pay for.. I received fake TY’s from them
Who did? Poetprose? I noticed they had another link asking about media, but maybe they didn't realize that there media could be causing thse issues. Am I missing something dvdripdvd?
we just picked up some Verbatims today , so I can get back to you and let you know if this disk has the blotchy spots on it and I just checked to see where these are made . seems these are made in Taiwan,(bought them at Future shop) so I guess that is not a good thing I did post about another issue but it was about blurring in and out , not this blotchy dark spotting problem
Oh yeah!! Them bastards got me!! I was just trying them out luckly I didn't buy a bunch from them though..
