Add chapter markers to ripped DVDs for Apple TV
Mar 27, '07 07:30:04AM
Contributed by: Anonymous
There are several applications out there that allow you to rip your own DVDs in a QuickTime format compatible with Apple TV. However, as of today, only Cinematize Pro is able to add the DVD chapter markers to the QuickTime file. The problem is that Cinematize Pro is quite expensive, and the quality is not as satisfactory as the one achieved with Mediafork (nee HandBrake).
With the help of MetaData Hootenanny, however, you can add the original DVD chapters to your QuickTime file quickly and for free:
- Rip your DVD disc with MediaFork (or any other application of your choice).
- Open Metadata Hootenanny and drag the QuickTime movie onto the Library.
- Click on the book icon (it's on the bottom right corner of Hootenanny's main window).
- Click on the button 'READ FROM DVD,' select the VIDEO_TS folder that you just ripped, and choose the title. Metadata Hootenanny will import the chapter times in the main window.
- Save (File » Save) the file in the location of your choice.
Now you can enjoy movies on Apple TV and skip through the main tracks as if you were playing a DVD!
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