Tuesday, June 3, 2014

What is DVD and Why DVD is Popular

DVD is an optical disc technology with a 4.7 gigabyte storage capacity on a single-sided, one-layered disk, which is enough for a 133-minute movie. DVDs can be single- or double-sided, and can have two layers on each side; a double-sided, two-layered DVD will hold up to 17 gigabytes of video, audio, or other information. This compares to 650 megabytes (.65 gigabyte) of storage for a CD-ROM disk.
 

DVD uses the MPEG-2 file and compression standard. MPEG-2 images have four times the resolution of MPEG-1 images and can be delivered at 60 interlaced fields per second where two fields constitute one image frame. (MPEG-1 can deliver 30 noninterlaced frames per second.) Audio quality on DVD is comparable to that of current audio compact discs.

Formats:

  • DVD-Video is the format designed for full-length movies that work with your television set.
  • DVD-ROM is the type of drive and disc for use on computers. The DVD drive will usually also play regular CD-ROM discs and DVD-Video disks.
  • DVD-RAM is the writeable version.
  • DVD-Audio is a CD-replacement format.
  • There are a number of recordable DVD formats, including DVD-R for General, DVD-R for Authoring, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R.

DVD was originally said to stand for digital video disc, and later for digital versatile disc. With the coming of 2014, new DVD releases never take a breather, and even the shortest month of the year will have plenty of popular or critically acclaimed movies that screened in theaters last year hit the retail market.

Since DVD is more and more popular nowadays,  DVD-related multimedia software is plays more and more important role in our daily life. Here, Pavtube DVDAid is my first choice because it converts all my DVD for playing in a more convenient way without bothering to carry the DVDs. Pavtube determines the correct format/file and combines for main movie automatically. Great! Easy!

And besides that, with the Pavtube new official website being released, there are more new money saving software bundles like: DVDAid($35) + DVD Creator($35) = Only $35.9, Save $34.1, which means you can rip DVD to portable devices for on-the-go DVD movie enjoyment as well as get all your video files into playable DVD for entertainment. Really wonderful enjoyment!

Friday, May 30, 2014

Play World Cup Brazil 2014 Tivo recordings on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014. Never Miss a Moment of the Beautiful Game!

Here it shows some useful information on how to convert & transfer Brazil FIFA World Cup tivo recordings to Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition for playing with best HD video quality using a top Tivo Video Converter. 

It has been a long waiting for football lovers since last FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010. Gladly, the 2014 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and we can nearly smell it. With the hot competition going on, football star followers seemed to be crazy for every second on TV or Computer. Luckily we have TiVo and other DVR, which help to record all the matches so that we could make them up later on TV, without missing any of the matches.


Well, an even greater choice you may miss is that watching 2014 World Cup video on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition so that you are divorced from being glued to TV set for every second of action. Then no matter where you are, just take out the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 from your handbag and you are able to enjoy your football matches freely!

Here the article will mainly show you an easy way to play World Cup Tivo files on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition by using a top Tivo converter, which is called Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate. It could convert your recorded TiVo shows to H.264 MP4 for playing on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 with high definition quality. Here I won't talk more about it, instead, how to convert World Cup Brazil 2014 Tivo recordings to new Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 is most important for us. Here is my own solution:

Step 1. Transfer TV recordings from TiVo to computer via TiVo Desktop Software ( download link ), you should install the Tivo Desktop software on your computer. When your TiVo is connected to your home network, the TiVo Desktop Software on your computer will provide you with a list of available TV shows for transferring to your PC.



Step 2. Install and run this perfect Tivo to Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 converter. Press “Option” button. Switch to “TiVo” tab in Option window, and enter TiVo Media Access Key.



Tip: How to find your Media Access Key on TiVo: Go to “TiVo Central” menu >> “Messages and Set Up” “Account and System Information”, and your Media Access Key would be there.

Drag and drop World Cup tivo files to the main interface for converting.

Step 3.  Click on the pull down menu of “Format” and choose “Samsung>> Samsung Galaxy Note(*.mp4)”.
 

Meanwhile, by clicking “Settings”, You will open the editor window where you could easily improve and perfect your recorded video files. At the same time, you are able to adjust the sound level of your TV shows to meet your needs.

Step 4. Start Transcoding World Cup TiVo to H.264 MP4 for galaxy  by clicking on “Convert”.

After you getting the converted file, what you should to do is transferring it to Galaxy Note 10.1 2014.

How to sync the converted video from Mac to Galaxy Note via Kies?
Transfer video files from PC to Samsung Galaxy Tab with Kies

Finally, you can watch World Cup Brazil 2014 Tivo recordings on Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition anywhere. Never Miss a Moment of the Beautiful Game! Hope this article helps.

See also:

Get "Frozen (2013)" DVD movies playback on Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with subtitles
Backup Frozen (2013) Blu-ray video for wathing freely
A Full Guide for converting 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil video to MP4 and burning to DVD

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

5 Tips You Should Keep in Mind While Selecting Reliable DVD Ripper

With so many DVD Rippers available on the market, it can be tough to know exactly which one to choose. Here are 5 Tips You Should Keep in Mind While Selecting Reliable DVD Ripper and select the best one for DVD entertainment.

Portable devices bring entertainment to our life, like, games, music, video, TV shows, etc. Due to their high audio video quality and big memory, it will be a wonderful experience to watch movies and videos on the move. If you have a collection of DVDs, you can also watch beloved DVD movie on these mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Android, PSP, PS3, Xbox, etc.

However, different multimedia devices support different formats, then you need a professional DVD Ripper to convert DVD movie to video formats which can fit for you portable devices, and your ripping process will become very easy if you have the correct software. With so many converting tools in the market which may make you lost and drop you into the dilemma because you don’t know which one you should choose.

Followed are 5 tips for you to help you find the most suitable converter.

1. Select easy-to-use converter with intuitive interface and all the formats it supports should be clearly written in an understandable manner.
2. Choose the converter provided free trial since the easiest software is of no use if it doesn’t seem easy particularly to you.
3. Make sure the converter is compatible with popular formats so that you can convert DVD to play on portable devices like iPhone, iPod, iPad, Samsung, HTC, Nokia, etc.
4. Purchase converter equipped with free lifetime technical support.
5. Make sure the converter can ensure high output audio & video quality.

Here I will recommend Pavtube DVDAid - a powerful DVD Ripping & coping tool which is a reliable DVD ripping software and can fully meet these standards. Surprisingly we found it's on 40% off at Pavtube New Site Special.

Overall, Pavtube DVDAid is designed as a professional DVD converting program which works with 1:1 backup solution and convert DVD to Apple/Android/Windows Devices for watching. Well I haven't got the chance to try every profile, but it's really the top DVD backup tool I've met ever; I mean it's ease of use, not fuss and simple to follow.

Don't you like to have a try?

They provide free trial (no time limitation) before purchase; and you can reach the Mac version here (Also 40% off now).

Rolls off DVD disc protection and rip DVD to fit for your portable devices

Step 1. Run Best DVD Ripper and import disc.

Click this icon to load disc from ROM, IFO/ISO or folder. I also noticed if you have a ISO file to import, it will recognize the ISO file automatically with no need to run virtual driver and mount ISO files firstly. Good design.




Step 2. Choose format.

Click "Format" drop-down list and choose proper format for different using.

For people who want to watch DVD on Apple/Android/Windows devices, you can choose "Common Video > H.264 Video (*.mp4)”, or select corresponding video from “iPad” or “Android” or other option, to get a suitable video compatible with your device.



Tip: If you simply want to back up DVD to external hard drive, here are two solutions:

1. Click the "computer" icon on the top to output 1:1 DVD file exactly the same as original.
2. Select "Copy>Directly Copy" in format list to output an intact m2ts file of the main title.

 

Step 3. Change video specs. (Optional)

If you are not satisfied with default specs, then click "Settings" to enter Profiles Settings windows. You can customize video frame rate, bitrate, size and other settings freely.

(It does not work for directly copy)

Step 4. Start conversion.

Click the big red "Convert" to start backing up or converting your DVDs. Usually backup will be quicker because it does not need to do trancoding.

After the conversion, click "Open output folder" to quick locate converted files.  Now start to enjoy your DVD movies on your portable devices with this reliable DVD Ripper.

See also:

How to Easily Compress DVD Files with high resolution
Rip and Stream Blu-ray/DVD discs for playing on HDTV
2014 Top 5 DVD Movie Converter for Portable devices, HDTV and HD Media Players

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Pavtube Studio announces its new official website - multipelife.com

Announcement:

Aiming to improve customers' experience and product improvements, Pavtube Studio recently launched its new official website - multipelife.com.

Along with the new website, Pavtube has migrated its all BD/DVD Copying & Ripping software products to the new site with some brand new names, fantastic discounts waiting for you:
  • DVD Ripper (Windows/Mac) -> DVDAid (Windows/Mac
  • Blu-ray Ripper (Windows/Mac) -> BDMagic (Windows/Mac)

Great News!

If you always fan our Facebook or will be a new fan, you might have a chance to get "New Site Special" with up to 40% off fantastic discounts now!

Seems wonderful? Take action now without hesitation!!! Start to experience more fresh enjoyment while exploring Pavtube new website- multipelife.com.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Like Pavtube FaceBook to get Free & 50% OFF tools for enjoying Valentine's Day romantic movies

Get free and 50% off Special Valentine’s Day Gifts and Warmest Wishes from Pavtube now! Valentine’s Day Giveaway begins from Feb 13 to Feb 18, 2014. Never miss!!!
Valentine's Day is the ideal occasion for the modern man or woman to express their love, but it's also one of the biggest gift-giving holiday challenges for many men. There are as many possibilities of romance as there are people in the world, so what you've got for your sweet other half?

Spending a day out dating? Sharing romantic movies? Or you can choose to make a sweet Valentine's Day greeting video or DVD for her/him.

For all these above, you should not miss Pavtube Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Let's see what are prepared for you:

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Media Magician for Mac

Edit videos from any source on Mac to create great video as Valentine gift with touching moments and share on YouTube, play in any players, or further edit in Final Cut Pro with Apple Prores codec.

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Media Magician for Windows

Convert great videos as Valentine gift or memory and share on YouTube, play on iPad, iPhone, or tablets, or edit further in Adobe Premiere in best format.


Free DVD Creator for Mac

Combine and edit videos and photos in popular formats and create wonderful video DVD as Valentine gift or saving.


DVD Creator for Windows

Combine and edit videos and photos from any source and create wonderful video DVD as Valentine gift or saving.


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ByteCopy for Windows or Mac

Backup and convert Valentine Romantic Blu-ray and DVD movies and enjoy the wonderful moments watching them with your lover.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Shirley Temple Death: Hollywood Mourns Child Star

UPDATED: Mia Farrow, Whoopi Goldberg and Kristin Chenoweth were among the stars remembering the "Good Ship Lollipop" performer.



Legendary singing-and-dancing child star Shirley Temple died Monday night of natural causes in her Woodside, Calif., home, surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Temple, who later spent time as a U.N. delegate and ambassador, was best-known for her early roles in movies likeBright Eyes, in which she performed her signature song, "Good Ship Lollipop," The Little Colonel and Curly Top, which featured her classic rendition of "Animal Crackers in My Soup."

PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2014

Temple's Bright Eyes co-star Jane Withers was shocked and distraught when she learned of Temple's death, telling The Hollywood Reporter she was just thinking the other day that she should call Temple.

Although Withers and Temple were rivals in the 1934 film, they later became friends and Withers told THR she would call Temple on her birthday every year since the film and after introducing herself with her Bright Eyescharacter name, Joy Smythe, Withers would sing "Happy Birthday," replacing the last line with "You know I love you," and the two would then laugh and talk.

Withers said she credits her big break to Temple, "If it hadn't been for Shirley Temple being the cutest most adorable little girl in the world, and they needed an opposite -- and boy I sure was it -- in Bright Eyes, I might've ended up selling hats in Atlanta, Georgia, my hometown, or something else," she toldTHR.

"I have always been so grateful to her for being the most precious child in the world and having the opportunity to work with her, and we didn't get to know each other when we were children but later on, I did get to know her very well and we became friends, and I never missed a birthday calling her, wishing her a happy birthday…I can't say enough good things about her, and I was so proud of her when she was ambassador for the United States in Ghana and she did so many wonderful, wonderful things…I have prayed every day for Shirley Temple, since I worked with her in Bright Eyesto have a happy, healthy, loving life because she did so much for the world. I'll never forget her as long as I live, and she'll always be in my heart with love and appreciation."

Temple received the Screen Actors Guild's Life Achievement Award in 2006 but stayed out of public life in her later years.

PHOTOS: Shirley Temple's Career in Pictures

SAG-AFTRA president Ken Howard released the following statement about Temple's death: "Shirley was a terrific actor whose vibrancy and brilliance set audiences on fire at a crucial time in our nation's history. More important, she was a conscientious and caring citizen whose work on behalf of her union and her country exemplified true service. She'll be greatly missed by so many, but never forgotten. She was a true icon of the entertainment industry and beloved by her colleagues in the acting profession. Shirley simply epitomized the word 'star.' There are few more deserving of her accolades, and I am personally so pleased that she was a recipient of our Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award."

Temple spent most of her film career making movies for Fox. The studio's current CEO Jim Gianopulos released a statement addressing her legacy.

"Today as the world mourns the loss of 'America’s Little Darling,' we remember not only one of the most prolific child stars to ever grace our screens, but also a woman whose achievements reached far beyond her Hollywood career," Gianopulos said. "Shirley Temple Black remains an integral part of Twentieth Century Fox's heritage and the bronze sculpture of her that flanks the Shirley Temple Black Child Development Center on the Fox lot serves as reminder of her enduring legacy and her ability to unite and entertain both young and old. She was an extraordinary talent and on behalf of all of us at Fox, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to her family."

Actress June Lockhart remembered when Temple joined the Westlake School for Girls in Holmby Hills as a freshman after she parted ways with Fox. It was “her first experience with other students, as she was tutored at the studio earlier,” Lockhart said. “We became friends, and she was great fun.

“It was Shirley’s first time with a uniform dress code, and no lipstick was allowed. She joined the drill team, and I was the captain. While we were at Westlake, we did the film Miss Annie Rooney, and Shirley had her first screen kiss onscreen.

“She was one of a kind and will be missed.”

Temple's death was a hot topic on Tuesday's The View, with Whoopi Goldberg, who previously tweeted her thoughts about Temple, revealing that she has a flipbook of Shirley Temple that she keeps on her desk at home.

Barbara Walters also recalled idolizing Temple.

"I grew up on Shirley Temple. I mean she was older than I, I'm happy to say," Walters said. "And I loved and hated her. I mean, she was my idol with the little curls, and we all had to wear little curls, and I wore little curls."

She even did a quick rendition of "The Good Ship Lollipop"



Others took to Twitter and Instagram to mourn the former child star with Mia Farrow, Kristin Chenoweth and Miley Cyrus among those who shared their remembrances.

Check out what Hollywood said about Temple on social media:

Rest in peace Shirley Temple. The world is so much brighter because you were in it...

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— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) February 11, 2014

Little Shirley Temple raised the spirits of a nation during the Great Depression. RIP

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— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 11, 2014

The Good Ship Lollypop has sailed today with Shirley Temple aboard a true 1 of a kind. If you don't know her.. google or YouTube her. R.I.P.

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 11, 2014

RIP SHIRLEY TEMPLE ...a legendary child star and wonderful diplomat.

— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) February 11, 2014

I remember my mom saying that during the Depression, "Shirley Temple helped us kids forget how hungry we were." #RIP #talent

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 11, 2014

"As long as our country has #ShirleyTemple, we will be all right."~FDR Thank you for many years of entertainment! pic.twitter.com/bUrgGdS9sz

— Jim Brickman (@JimBrickman) February 11, 2014

RIP Shirley Temple Black. Thank you for the smiles, laughs, and happy memories.

— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) February 11, 2014

#ShirleyTemple ❤️

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 11, 2014

RIP #ShirleyTemple. One of the last true Hollywood legends.

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 11, 2014

My first acting inspiration. Shirley Temple. Rest in peace.

— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) February 11, 2014

From: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shirley-temple-death-hollywood-mourns-679304

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Convert TS Folder and VOB files to PS3 playable format on Mac

The guide shows you how to quickly convert TS Folder and VOB files to PS3 playable video formats so that you can play the video files from DVD on PS3 without problems. 
DVD movie is usually saved as a directory file structure within VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folder. And the VIDEO_TS folder contains main movies (.vob) and lots of system files (.ifo and .bup).

I want to convert TS Folders and .Vob files to Mp4 so i can stream it from my Mac to my PS3. Which converter can do it best? Hope anyone can help. 

A VIDEO_TS file is a DVD folder file, mainly containing all data for the DVD movie. It totally contains three kinds of files inside: VIDEO_TS.IFO, VIDEO_TS.BUP, and VIDEO_TS.VOB. And VOB files (Video Objects) contain a DVD's main chapters and tracks which are located in your DVD's Video TS and Audio TS folders, and house all of your DVD's contents.

The problem is that many standalone devices simply do not support the TS Folder and VOB files format. The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is one of them, it often preferring the MP4 container format for use with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC encoding

So to make TS Folder and VOB files files playback on the PS3 without limitation, you may have to convert TS Folder and VOB files to PS3 playable format (e.g. H.264/MPEG-4). Along with some help from third-party software. With Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac, a great Video Converter for PS3, you can easily achieve your goal smoothly.

The following guide shares with you how to encode TS Folder and VOB files to PS3 for playback on Mac step-by-step.

Step 1. Install and launch the Pavtube PS3 Video Converter for Mac, and click "Add file" or "Add from folder" button to load your TS Folder and VOB files files. The software supports batch converison so that you can add several files to convert at one time.

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Step 2. Click on "Format" boarder to set output format.

Now that we're converting TS Folder and VOB files for PS3, a recommended format is Common Video > "H.264 Video(*.mp4)" or "MPEG-4 Movie(*.mp4)".

You can also choose "PSP/PS3 >> PS3 Video(*.1080p) MPEG-4(*.mp4)" format for outputting.

Step 3. Finally click on "Convert" button to start converting TS Folder and VOB files to readable 1080p HD MP4 for PS3.

In this way, you can get TS Folder and VOB files files playable on PS3 without problems. We hope this short article will bring some new multimedia life to your PlayStation 3 (PS3) console.

Learn how to How to set up Windows Media Player and stream video from Windows 8.1 PC to HDTV

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