Assistance with Blu-Ray ripping
Assistance with Blu-Ray ripping
For number 1, have you checked the characteristics of the missing clip in comparison to the main content? Likely, if it's not included in the primary feature, its quality will be lower than the rest. With Blu-ray discs, it's common to find additional scenes offered at reduced quality. Essentially, there seems to be no way to enhance this aspect. MakeMKV aims to strip DRM and produce a direct copy of the file from the disk, placing it inside an MKV container. This isn't necessarily a problem with your ripping software or the disk itself, but rather with the disc's condition. If the disk were physically flawed or if errors occurred during ripping, MakeMKV would stop and display an error. For number 2, looking at your screenshot doesn<|pad|>, the dark scenes appear natural for film, which tends to have more grain. It's worth noting that the Harry Potter films weren't filmed digitally, so graininess is typical and not unique to them. Regarding multiple versions, it could stem from different language versions in the credits. Disney often releases several files of similar length but varying sizes, differing only by the credit language. I hope this helps you with your process. It's just something I discovered after ripping over 300 Blu-rays for personal use with Plex. Happy ripping!
Thanks for your feedback. I removed the additional scenes to verify differences before ripping again. The missing scene was meant to be included. After the ripping process, I’ll try to identify it. Regarding Plex, it’s primarily used for streaming and managing media collections, though you can certainly access videos via network connections from a NAS or shared drive.
I wouldn't consider Plex a complicated choice compared to getting files over the network, as they're essentially similar. I'd even find Plex simpler than setting up a network drive for streaming, particularly for devices that can't access network drives directly, like Vizio smart TVs. Plex is great for organizing your media, pulling metadata, and keeping your library tidy—making it more accessible for those less familiar with technology. It also simplifies streaming media to locations without sufficient processing power, while still allowing direct playback if needed. However, for just sharing media between a computer and a smartphone or tablet, Plex might be too much. It works well for my setup since it's already installed on my always-on server, and it serves household members who rely on it regularly. Most of its use comes from my smart TVs and a Nexus Player, and I sometimes stream to my phone for background use while working.
I’d use it, but I have a couple of issues. It doesn’t handle music playlists well, and the metadata section is quite bothersome. It sometimes displays incorrect details and rearranges information. That’s what happened before I tried again. Maybe I could turn off metadata (I remember doing that but stopped), but unless they added playlist support, it’s a major concern. Honestly, I don’t like smart TVs—they don’t perform as well as a dedicated device, even with a Chromecast.
EDIT: I found out about the problems with Blu-ray. I’m convinced the quality is what it should be because the visual effects are actually decent; the only issue was graininess. I re-ripped the video and saw two identical copies with the same runtime but different file sizes (about 2GB apart). I’m comparing them now to check for differences. The credits are in the same language, so I’m unsure if there’s any real distinction.
I’m considering compressing the file with HandBrake since both copies appear to contain the same video data, which should result in similar sizes. There are also many clips, but I think they’re likely for special features only. Thanks for your help again.
EDIT 2: I discovered the file size differences now. They have separate audio and subtitle tracks. I didn’t realize it until I switched the language to something else.
I also had the same issue with Plex initially, and stopped using it for a long time. Now it seems much improved, especially with metadata handling. There are still some tricky Anime titles and occasionally it mixes up movies during remakes if I'm not careful with the labels. The best part is you can easily fix those errors yourself. Regarding music, I haven't had much time with it since switching to Google Music. My Vizio works well with Plex, just like the non-smart TV paired with the Nexus player I own, though I rarely use either. For smart TVs, they're quite basic in terms of advanced features. The interfaces could use some updates. I'm happy you reached your opinion about the Blu-ray. If you ever want to try reducing file sizes, Handbrake is a useful tool for re-encoding the files—without noticeable changes in quality when used properly.
I agree with this. There was some Simpsons DVD release this year and it didn’t go wrong. Of course, I had no idea what to rip at back then.
You're facing a common challenge with Blu-ray rips. It sounds like the file structure is fragmented, making it tricky to manage. There might be a better way to handle this—perhaps using a dedicated tool or software that can merge or reorganize the clips automatically. Would you like some suggestions on tools or methods to tackle this?
Not familiar with that unless Handbrake handles DVDs similarly
I believe these clips belong to the deleted scenes bonus or the extended version of the film. Since they’re interlaced instead of progressive, I chose to remove them. I prefer the full movie but the lower resolution and interlacing make it look less polished. Appreciate your support!