Converting Digital Downloads

[samuel_333]

(Soon to be) first-time fan editor wondering what is the best way to convert a digital download for editing.

Thank-you.

 

[DigModiFicaTion]

What outlet are you downloading from?

 

[samuel_333]

Undecided yet. Is any one better than the other? Likely to just purchase through Amazon (assuming I’ve understood your response correctly )

 

[samuel_333]

From what I can see on other threads (albeit a few years old) iTunes is the only option with regard to the above? Please confirm when you have the time and provide a (simple) step-by-step guide on how to obtain the files for editing.

I’d be grateful if someone could also explain how to obtain files for editing from a streaming platform, in my case Disney+.

Thanks again!

 

[DigModiFicaTion]

iTunes requires a dmr removal tool that will cost somewhere between $45-75. You'd also need to downgrade your iTunes to the last compatible version as the latest dmr encryptions were never cracked on any tools. Those iTunes files will be limited to 5-6mbps bitrates. That's about 1/5th the bitrate of a Blu ray. Unless you're buying digital codes for super cheap, it's not really cost efficient nor is it the highest quality.

Amazon has become an option with some of the newer streaming tools. Those cost anywhere from $80-$300 depending on the number of services you are able to access. Amazon files are generally around 12mbps vbr files. Again, the decryption tools are super expensive and the video fields are still sub Blu ray quality. Those same decryption tools can work for steaming sites, but Disney+ and some others can only be downloaded at 720p.

If you buy one I'd be willing to help with a step by step, but I'd honestly recommend buying a good used external BD drive. The cost will be the same or way less than the decryption tools and MakeMKV is free to decrypt the Blu ray disc.

 

[samuel_333]

Perfect response, thank-you. Certainty seems to make sense going down the BD Drive route then!

And so the only route for streaming files would be a decryption tool?

 

[DigModiFicaTion]

Yes, since we don't allow screen captures.

 

[samuel_333]

Thanks for confirming.

I assume there is already several threads out there that talk through prepping a blu-ray for editing?

Don’t want to waste your time!

 

[DigModiFicaTion]

Thanks for confirming.

I assume there is already several threads out there that talk through prepping a blu-ray for editing?

Don’t want to waste your time!

Blu ray > MakeMKV > tsMuxer (mux video and audio to .m2ts) > Audacity to create wav audio files for each channel (if NLE isn't compatible with the ac3 or HD audio)

MakeMKV and tsMuxer can both be found at videohelp.com and are both free (makeMKV has a free beta key you can download with each update).

 

[samuel_333]

Just revisiting this re: decryption tools - are examples of these platforms such as KeepStreams and StreamGaGa? Thanks!