Make your own paper UFO models!

Hi all,

Here is a site to make paper models from UFO (UFO, Skydiver, Mobile):

http://www.dpileggispicks.com/garys%20models/

Marc

I have a question for Mark. I have what I think is region two DVD's. Can
they be duplicated or transcribed to our region?

Charles & Lorriane

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Subject: [SHADO] Make your own paper UFO models!


Hi all,

Here is a site to make paper models from UFO (UFO, Skydiver, Mobile):

http://www.dpileggispicks.com/garys%20models/

Marc



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> I have a question for Mark. I have what I think is region two DVD's. Can
> they be duplicated or transcribed to our region?

I'll assume these are UFO DVDs, to make this on-topic. :-)

Region 2 DVDs from the UK differ from Region 1 DVDs in the USA in
two ways -- first, there is the region code, and second is the
difference in the video standard (PAL video in the UK, NTSC video
in the USA). The video standard difference is the bigger problem
when it comes to converting. In theory, I'm sure you could
transfer the contents of a region 2 UK DVD to a computer, convert
the PAL video to NTSC, then create a new DVD with the region
code set to 1 (or off), but it would be a non-trivial project.

There may be some software out there that semi-automates such a task,
but it would have to be shareware or freeware, as commercial
software wouldn't allow such activity (even backups for personal use).


I have many region 2 DVDs, and I simply just bought a DVD player
that could play them in the USA. Then, I don't have to do
anything to the original DVD.

Marc

Hi,
I just joined this group but I thought I could add something to this last e-mail. If you are looking for a multi-region DVD player, Amazon.com offers a really great player at a reasonable price. I purchased this model about 5 months ago and it is probably the finest DVD player I have ever used. I can't recommend it highly enough. Check it out here.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061OQ4Y/sr=1-2/qid=1138056783/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-9277302-4725401?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Best wishes,
-Ian

Marc Martin <[hidden email]> wrote:
> I have a question for Mark. I have what I think is region two DVD's. Can
> they be duplicated or transcribed to our region?

I'll assume these are UFO DVDs, to make this on-topic. :-)

Region 2 DVDs from the UK differ from Region 1 DVDs in the USA in
two ways -- first, there is the region code, and second is the
difference in the video standard (PAL video in the UK, NTSC video
in the USA). The video standard difference is the bigger problem
when it comes to converting. In theory, I'm sure you could
transfer the contents of a region 2 UK DVD to a computer, convert
the PAL video to NTSC, then create a new DVD with the region
code set to 1 (or off), but it would be a non-trivial project.

There may be some software out there that semi-automates such a task,
but it would have to be shareware or freeware, as commercial
software wouldn't allow such activity (even backups for personal use).


I have many region 2 DVDs, and I simply just bought a DVD player
that could play them in the USA. Then, I don't have to do
anything to the original DVD.

Marc



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On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:43:12 -0800
"Marc Martin" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> There may be some software out there that semi-automates such a task,
> but it would have to be shareware or freeware, as commercial
> software wouldn't allow such activity (even backups for personal use).

There certainly is a fair bit of software out there to do that - I've
used equivalent software on my Linux machine, and I know from
participation in video forums that Windows users have options too. I
think that some of the Windows software may be commercial actually; not
sure on that though. If it is, its ostensible purpose is to make backups.

--
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> > I have a question for Mark. I have what I think is region two DVD's. Can
> > they be duplicated or transcribed to our region?

Actually, here is an inexpensive piece of software that claims to
do this conversion, although I have no idea how well it works:

http://www.deskshare.com/dmc.aspx

Note that there is yet another issue -- commercial DVDs are
often dual-layer, and most of the DVD burners out there will
only create single-layer DVDs, which means the original
DVD will not fit onto a DVD-R. There are newer DVD burners
which will make dual layer DVD-Rs, though...

Marc

"I have what I think is region two DVD's. Can they be duplicated or
transcribed to our region?"


You may even find that your own DVD player can be easily converted to play
multi-region discs.
Rather than make entirely different DVD players for different markets many
manufacturers make their players switchable using internal software - they
just don't tell us.
For example, my particular player was changed in seconds from Region 2 to
multiregion by pressing a sequence of buttons on the remote control while
the tray was open.

Each player is likely to be different. Try Googling the make and model of
your player and words and phrases such as "software hack" and "multiregion".
If there is a hack for your machine it is probably on a website somewhere. I
certainly wouldn't now buy a machine without first checking that it can be
hacked.

Even if your present machine can't be converted it would be worth your while
to look for an inexpensive machine to buy which can be hacked - it would be
a lot easier, probably cheaper and certainly less time-consuming than trying
to convert Region encoded DVDs.

Good Luck
John

Actually, all you should need to do is rip it to disk via DVDDecrypter (which
will strip region encoding) and then create a new DVD with Nero Recode (which
re-compresses the video stream with no regional encoding). Should be trivial to
do, and many people already own Nero (it's given away with many DVD burners),
while DVDDecrypter can be found on various sites for free around the 'net.

--
Mario

http://mario.silent-tower.org/


Quoting JKS <[hidden email]>:

On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:22:40 -0800
"Marc Martin" <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> Note that there is yet another issue -- commercial DVDs are
> often dual-layer, and most of the DVD burners out there will
> only create single-layer DVDs, which means the original
> DVD will not fit onto a DVD-R. There are newer DVD burners
> which will make dual layer DVD-Rs, though...


Or a DVD+R :D

A common practice is to reduce the bitrate, so that the contents
of a dual layer DVD can be written to a single layer DVD blank. You
can also save space by omitting extra material (trailers, outtakes,
documentaries, interviews and so on).

James



--
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--- In [hidden email], "Marc Martin" <marc@u...> wrote:
>
> > > I have a question for Mark. I have what I think is region two
DVD's. Can I've regularly used a programme called DVDShrink to back up DVDs. The
programme is freeware and I got it on a Computing magazine cover CD.
It can however also be downloaded at

http://www.dvdshrink.org

It's pretty straightforward to use, though you are best leaving it to
do its job over a couple of hours or overnight. You can also change
the region coding or make the backed up DVD region free. In answer to
an earlier query, the programme will automatically select the
appropriate bit rate to 'shrink' a double layer DVD onto a single
layer disc. I've found that this does not noticeably affect picture
quality when viewed on a normal 4:3 television.

True_Brit

--- In [hidden email], Ian Peters <timeagent6@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I just joined this group but I thought I could add
something to this last e-mail. If you are looking for a multi-
region DVD player, Amazon.com offers a really great player at a
reasonable price. I purchased this model about 5 months ago and it
is probably the finest DVD player I have ever used. I can't
recommend it highly enough. Check it out here.  
>    
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061OQ4Y/sr=1-
2/qid=1138056783/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-9277302-4725401?%5Fencoding=UTF8
>    
> Best wishes,
> -Ian

Ouch! That's pretty pricey. I bought the Cyberhome 300 whilst living
in the USA and it plays all my Region 2 DVDs. From Walmart at $33
though they usually have it for less in the store.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3163040

The hack is really easy.

Switch player on and make sure there is no disc in the tray.
CLose tray and press menu,1,9.

A menu should appear with the region option at about the third line
from the bottom. Press enter and enter the region you want("0" for
free zone) . Next press open/close.

A lot easier than making copies.