Converting .dvr-ms files

[chaosmaker]

Well now it's my turn to ask for assistance, I have created and MCE 2005 system to use to record television movies, problem being they are saved in the .dvr-ms format, now they can either be protected or not, the actual title will reveal this after the show is recorded, the tv shows so far haven't been protected. I found an application called Digital Media Converter. it appears to do the job, but because of the file type dvr-ms it takes along time. Does anyone know of another that may accomplish the task any faster? even 25% faster would be a great improvement.

[rubicat]

Hello chaosmaker, I downloaded a freeware app a while ago called DVR Ripper that's supposed to convert to elementary or program MPEG files. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, so I can't tell you how well it works or how fast it is. It is hosted here: http://www.thegreenbutton.com/downloads.aspx (edited)

[chaosmaker]

I attempted to try your suggestion but kept getting an error. I used another application and it took a full 12 hours to do one, 1 hour tv show 13 if you count the hour to record the show, now thats a long time.

[rubicat]

Sorry, I had the link wrong. Should be: http://www.thegreenbutton.com/downloads.aspx

[chaosmaker]

I mean an error when I tried to open and use it (the application). But thats a moot point now, DVDSanta converted it, and it took less than 70 minutes to do it, i've done 2 tv shows so far and they look pretty good. It's not perfect but it is very watchable, so I'll see how well it really does work.

[rubicat]

Ho, Ho, Ho! I actually have DVDSanta installed on my system. I didn't know it opened dvr-ms files.

[chaosmaker]

now it's down to less than 20 minutes total. A new application do to be released shortly I guess

[TallGirl]

I too downloaded DMC to convert my dvr-ms to a format where I could actually do some editing for some music videos out of show clips. This thing, DMC, has been sluggin along all day. Now I've downloaded DVD Santa and it's zipping along. My questions is this software will convert it to another format, right? Like avi or mpeg? Or did I dream that in my fever induced brain?

[Roadworker]

[TallGirl]

[Roadworker]

It depends on what burning programs that you have installed......for some,you have to load the VIDEO_TS contents,some accept the whole VIDEO_TS folder...... For DvdSanta,you have to import all files in the VIDEO_TS folder and burn them.... The Sony program you have,is a dvd authoring app,but I don't know if it's capable to import V9DEO_TS files,but you can used it to create dvd's from your captures...Also,most of times with such programs,you can save projects you're working on,and load them again later to continue your project. Once a dvd is created,you can always rip it back later...or you can store projects on re-writable madia if your hd is running out of space.

[Knxnds]

I use avs video tools to convert dvr-ms to dvd, but it need pay a litter money. The software works great on my notebook

[lisa_8023]

Hear from someone that winavi can support convert dvr-ms file,maybe can try trial version first.

[penpusher]

I spotted your posts when searching for a way to convert dvr-ms. I paid for and downloaded DVDSANTA, and find it doesnt work on dvr-ms. do any of you have any suggestions. I have also bought deskshare digital media converter. this works but crops the picture. they are trying to figure out why.

[chaosmaker]

http://www.lgsoftwareinnovations.com click on 1clickdvd movie
this will convert those pesky files with ease and a quickness.

Funny.... DVDSanta did a fine job when I first used it

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