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As I understand it, software playing a ripped DVD doesn't "know" when a data source is a ripped DVD and does not expect any corruption -- it will not seek over
by verisimilitude 8y ago
As I understand it, software playing a ripped DVD doesn't "know" when a data source is a ripped DVD and does not expect any corruption -- it will not seek over or ignore issues like a DVD player connected to a TV will. I've run into this issue a lot, but fortunately MakeMKV, my software of choice, will fail to rip DVDs when it is unable to make a perfect rip. Then, I know there is a problem before I begin ffmpeg compression.
The solution: a wet polisher for DVDs. Luckily, my local used-game shop polishes disks for $3 each. They use an [Elm Eco AutoSmart][1] and it makes the discs like-new. I have never seen a disc it could not fix. You'd have to ask/search around locally to find one near you... I think some libraries have these machines, too, to maintain their DVD collections.
[1]: https://www.elm-usa.com/products/eco-autosmart https://www.elm-usa.com/products/eco-autosmart