Ahead announces Nero Recode v2 details

Written by Lasse Penttinen @ 19 Nov 2003 11:25 User comments (9)

Ahead Softwares video backup software is evolving to the second generation. They have now announced the details of the v2, and set the release date to be in a couple of weeks.

Nero Recode is a DVD-to-DVD-R transcoding tool, originally based on the DVDShrink. But the v2 adds a whole lot more functionality. It seems that the deep analyze function from the DVDShrink v3 has been added to improve transcoding quality. It will also support Nero Digital, the MPEG-4 A/V codec for low bit rate Divx-like compression with simplicity.

Interesting usability features have also been included. The press release promises a Watch while you burn-mode while compressing, with full screen video and surround audio. Direct burn-technology should reduce the processing times by performing on-the-fly recording.

Nero Recode and Nero Digital are included in the Nero 6 retail license.

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120.11.2003 02:08

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Hi all

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Nero Recode is a DVD-toDVD-R transcoding tool, originally based on the DVDShrink. But the v2 adds a whole lot more functionality. It seems that the deep analyze function from the DVDShrink v3 has been added to improve transcoding quality. It will also support Nero Digital, the MPEG-4 A/V codec for low bit rate Divx-like compression with simplicity.

Um? ok is the maker of DVD Shrink working with NERO now? if not have nero stole the guys code? Help confused? but all in all sounds good! if like DVD Shrink! Thx...

220.11.2003 04:45

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The developer of Shrink works for Ahead.

320.11.2003 04:50

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hi all So is it to be like IFOEDIT and 321 Studios taking the guy and he wont update dvd shrink any more? As nero will most definatly want cash for there product! Thx...

420.11.2003 08:41

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cd-rw, has the developer of shrink always worked for Ahead? I hope he get's something out of this DVDShrink is a great tool and he deserves to be rewarded

520.11.2003 09:19

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I have read some information on Nero Recode. It says it won't work on copy protected dvds. Is this what they are changing? I know it looks like shrink but if it doesn't decode and cost money, what good is it. Jerry

620.11.2003 09:58

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hi all @ Jerry746 Yes very good point! if nero did use the decode, wouldnt they get slaughtered in a court case! um? it will be interesting to see the outcome to dvd shrink now and nero! *** STAY TUNED FOLKS! *** Thx...

720.11.2003 10:45

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I'm thinking you would use DVD decrypter or smartripper to pull files off disc to the HD sans CSS, macrovision, & region crap and use Recode from there. Does that make sense?

820.11.2003 11:21

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hi all, Thats what it would come to if dvd shrink wasnt updated? Thx...

921.11.2003 08:37

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Ahead isn't actually charging for Recode. It's included in the Nero 6 license. Naturally they cant provide the anti-protection routines for legal reasons. But you can do it with DVD Decryper, or real time driver solutions such as AnyDVD or DVD43.

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