Have been using CloneDVD2 along with AnyDVD to make backup copies of my purchased DVDs. Now that double-layer DVDs are at a reasonable price now, with a DVD writer that has double-layer capabilities, is it possible to make a copy of the DVD using the layering capabilities which results in a nearer copy rather than a severely reduced Cloned copy? For example, King Kong quality comes out poor because it was recorded on a double-layer master but when reduced by CloneDVD2, it comes out around 4.7GB which is a substantial reduction in quality. Thanks in advance Joe Krusick
@krusick CloneDVD2 can either split the disc to two single layer discs, or you can copy to one dual layer disc as well. Both methods will result in no compression at all.
Thank you - Knew that it had the capability to split a DVD into 2 parts with little or no compression, but obviously I didn't know about writing to a D9 and do away with the compression. Will have to fire up the program and look past the end of my nose and figure out how to do it. Thanks again
Use CloneCD to make an exact copy of it on a Dual Layer CD (if it's not bigger than a dual layer DVD because CloneCD can only copy it.) The difference between CloneCD and CloneDVD is CloneCD will keep the original layer break and give you a true 1:1 copy.
Wow, you really lost me on that one. I've always assumed that CloneCD can only be used on CDs and because a Dual Layer CD could then only hold 1.6GB at the max, and 800MB max for a single layer. The DVD that I would like to clone is a dual layer and according to calculations, it would theoretically hold about 9GB (2 * 4.45 GB). If I'm missing something or making wrong assumptions, would you be so kind to let me know, am a firm believer that anyone can teach me something. Thank you Joe Krusick
CloneCD can make copies of DVD's. It's can't reduce, split, etc. Just make a copy. And CloneCD doesn't change the layer break on a DVD like CloneDVD2 does so you get a true 1:1 copy. Now if the movie is larger than a DL DVD then you are out of luck using CloneCD, but you can still use CloneDVD2.
Thank you, your message is loud and clear. Don't own CloneCD yet, but will add it to my acquired programs today. Thanks a million to everyone for the super responses. Joe Krusick
You must have more money than I, because I just checked out Dual Layer DVD-R ink jet printable disks and 25 for 50 dollars is FAR from affordable to me. Until the price comes down to like 100 for 30 dollars, I think Dual Layers are too expensive for my tastes, especially when my single layer with compression fits my needs to a T, price wise and time wise.
@diverj i agree there but that is a pipe dream..lol 100 DL for 30 buck.. ill spend me next check on that.... i learned something today also i didnt know you could use clonecd to to dvd's i dont have it but i do have clonedvd2 .thats wild neverto late to learn
Regarding the last two posts - I agree, and most of all I learned a lot by putting the thread in the forum. The old question asked a mountain climber, "Why do you climb that mountain?" which he replied "Because it was there", and the second phrase that "A fool and his money are soon parted". I prove them both daily - Am sure the DVD DLs will drop in price eventually to about $1.50 each, but in the meantime, I'll spring for a 5-pack and try them out. Hope I don't end up with 5 coasters. Thanks again to everyone for your replies.
cincyrob, I actually do not believe it is a pipe dream. Two years ago, I was paying 50 dollars for 25 plain ole single layer DVDs and I am now paying about 38 dollars for 100 inkjet printables; I was paying that high price because there were no alternatives at the time, now there are. I have watched DVD-Rs come down DRASTICALLY in price in the last two years, and I believe when the market becomes saturated, technology becomes "older" the price of DL DVDs will come down to that price point also. By that time, no telling how low the regular joes will be going for. It happened with CD-Rs, it happened with DVD-Rs and it will happen with DL DVD-Rs. It will take some time, but until it does, the price is still too pricey for me.
@diverj i just got into the burning rhelm myself about febuary.... when i bouth my burner for my comp. i thought i got a good deal on some verbatim dvd+r DL... thought i paid $9.99 for 10 of them about a month ago i checked my receipt(needed it to registar my burner) and i paid $29.99 for the 10 pack of them.. i was braggin for 3 months until i saw that then i flipped... but you are right everything else has come down the DL will also.. those inkjet printable you got.. do you have the printer that prints on them directly? i am curious about getting one like that. my system now is i use a memorex software to print ouit on the sticky disc covers then apply over top the disc. and have heard that this is a no no...
@ cincyrob , Sticky labels, in time, will cause playability problems for you. You are much better off using good quality printable media or even a "Sharpie" for labeling. @ krusick, I have found that my copy of King Kong (feature only) was only marginaly less "quality" than the original. Suggest you use better media and a slower burn speed if you are having quality problems...
cincyrob Yes, I have the Epson r-220 printer that prints on the DVDs themselves and I could not ask for a more perfect solution for labeling disks. I works very well. Now, the ink for these puppies are very expensive and I would hate to just use my printer for everything because it Drinks ink like a drunken sailor. I have 2 things I do that make it economical. 1) I ONLY use this printer for printing DVDs. At 90 dollars, it is priced right to be a second printer just for that purpose 2) I use a piece of software called "Inksaver" that can be purchased on the Internet and downloaded. It intercepts every print job and reduces the ink output by any percentage you need or want. Each and every disc I print has had the ink output lowered by 33%, making my ink usage last many times longer than it would without the software. Another way to look at it is this: "Imagine getting a 33% discount on every inkjet print cartridge you purchase from now on...for as long as you use your printers"? If you did not know, every print job uses MORE ink than is necessary to get quality output, and ensures that you run out of ink quicker and since ink replacements cost as much as the printer its self, you do not want to be putting out 90 dollars every month. I am on my 4th straight month without purchasing ink and I still have 2/3 of my ink capacity left. The advantages to using the software, is that it works with every inkjet printer on the market, so it saves me on my other printer as well. Prints at this percentage point comes out a little lighter and less saturated, but the quality of the images and type ARE NOT degradaded in the least, if you do not know you are using the software, no one will question the quality. I use it, love it, and highly recommend it. You can find it at inksaver.com.
