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VidCoder offers a simpler interface for making DVD rips via Handbrake
It's basically a simplified fronted for Handbrake offering only the necessities. Choose a source, a destination folder for your rip, a preset encoding profile, and click encode. Full control over encoding options is available by clicking the settings button, but the pre-defined normal and high profile modes should work well for most users.
In addition to Handbrake [download page], you'll also need the .Net 4.0 Client and a decrypter (like the free DVD Decrypter) of some sort if you want to back up protected discs.
My 32-bit Windows 7 system had no problem running VidCoder/Handbrake/.Net 4, but I was unable to get beyond selecting a video source on x64. If you've gotten it to work, please share what you did in the comments!
Still find the process too cumbersome? You might want to look into AutoBrake, which does automatic disc ripping via Handbrake (and worked for me on Win7 x64 without issues).
[via Lifehacker]
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Subscribe to commentsRandomEngyApr 26th 2010 12:29PM
Thanks for the mention. One thing to note is that the normal HandBrake client isn't required to run VidCoder. It's completely stand-alone.
Also, I don't know what's up with your x64 troubles. I checked and it's targeting x86 and it works fine on my x64 systems. Care to submit a bug to the CodePlex site with an encode log?
JamesApr 27th 2010 2:59PM
Not sure what was giving you trouble with x64 system. I tried this out last night on my Win 7 x64 box, worked like a charm.
hazardApr 27th 2010 6:02PM
Reduction on GUI noise is more than offset by the additional downloads. Interesting project but can't see how it "gives it a more rich UI than the official HandBrake". If anything I'd say the GUI is just a step sideways.
RandomEngyApr 28th 2010 11:02PM
Actually the only additional download is .NET 4. You would need the DVD decrypting stuff with HandBrake as well. The "rich UI" I'm talking about is the instant previews and pause/resume.