Rebecca and Jessica, First in regard to a hard drive. When we've done this, we provided the hard drive (actually shipped directly from Amazon to the distributor) and then loaded and mailed to us. That way we have a backup non-networked drive that can be stored away for a doomsday scenario.
Regarding expertise on campus, we're pretty much the source. We use Handbrake and it's done by a full-time staff person though we've trained a couple others as well. Most of our knowledge has come from online research and informal info sharing. Have you tried using Mac the Ripper instead of Handbrake? On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Jessica Rosner <[email protected]> wrote: > If you don't mind a follow up question. Nearly all the films I work on/sell > streaming rights on have been done by providing DVD and letting school > digitize it. I have a new important one ( more on that later) and at least > in theory I could provide the digital file probably on an HD which I would > need returned. The thing is I can't do this if there are special or > different specs for different systems. What would work for libraries. > > Also why are you having issues doing it in house with DVD. Is it a question > of formatting or something in the technology of the physical DVD you are > getting? > > > Would appreciate any input on or off list > > Jessica > > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Oling, Rebecca <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> Over the past couple of years, it has become part of my job to track down >> and purchase streaming rights as needed for online and hybrid courses (or if >> there is a strong pedagogical reason to do so in other cases). >> >> >> >> Sometimes, I am able to secure an actual digital file from a vendor. >> However, sometimes, I am told I can rip it from the DVD myself so long as I >> have secured the rights to do so. Always, there is an understanding that >> our library does this in a fairly limited way in credit bearing courses only >> and always in a password protected environment. In our case, we use Moodle >> and host videos through Moodle via a Kaltura server (which allows us to set >> a beginning and end date for the files we provide—another level of control >> to reassure vendors). >> >> >> >> In the past, I’ve used Handbrake to produce the digital files (mp4) from >> the DVDs and have had few-no issues. However, lately, I am stymied every >> time and in every conceivable setting I choose. I feel like I am shooting >> in the dark since I have no training in this. >> >> >> >> My questions for the list are: >> >> >> >> 1. What do you use to rip digital content from a dvd? >> >> 2. Who does that work –librarian? Student worker, etc? >> >> 3. Who supports the process? I.e., does computing services on your >> campus handle this? Do you have someone you turn to when there is a >> problem? >> >> 4. Have you had any training in this? If so, from where? >> >> >> >> Thanks for your input! >> >> >> >> Rebecca >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Rebecca Oling >> >> Coordinator of Instruction and Literature Librarian >> Purchase College Library >> 735 Anderson Hill Road >> Purchase, NY 10577 >> tel. 914-251-6417 >> fax 914-251-6437 >> >> [email protected] >> >> P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of >> issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic >> control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in >> libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as >> an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of >> communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video >> producers and distributors. >> > > > > -- > Jessica Rosner > Media Consultant > 224-545-3897 (cell) > 212-627-1785 (land line) > [email protected] > > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues > relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, > preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and > related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective > working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication > between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and > distributors. > -- Regards, Chris Lewis Media Librarian American University Library 202.885.3257 For latest Media Services News: Blog: http://aulibmedia.blogspot.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AULibMedia Twitter: http://twitter.com/aulibmedia Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/aulibmedia/ Please think twice before printing this e-mail. VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
