07-06-2016 03:50 AM
Personally, I like to stream DVD movies stored on Plex to Apple TV 4 for watching. The point here is, if Plex can support DVD files, shall we need to rip DVDs for Plex Media Server? Well, in this article, I will share the easiest and quickest way to backup all DVDs ripped into Plex media server for streaming and sharing.
07-06-2016 04:17 AM
To stream DVD to Plex for storing, make sure to rip DVD to Plex native supported file formats and profile parameters listed as below:
If you have no idea how to get the best video settings for playing in Plex, have a reference at the information below:
Normal Settings
Format: MP4
Video Codec: x264
Framerate: Same as source
Constant quality: 50-70% depending on how much loss you are willing to take for size. 62% is my sweet spot.
Anamorphic: Strict (Loose is also ok, maybe better for space concerns)
Keep aspect ratio: Off
Crop: Auto
Audio Settings
Track 1: AC3 passthrough (This setting maintains compatibility with other devices like AppleTV/PS3.)
Track 2: AAC with Stereo mixdown 96 bitrate (again compatibility for when the file is played in not Plex- not needed if file is only for Plex!)
Advanced Settings
Reference Frames: 5
Mixed References: On
B-Frames: 5 if live action, 15 if animation
Direct Prediction: Spatial
Weighted B Frames: On Pyramidal B Frames: On (if things don't work turn this off first)
Motion Estimation Method: Uneven Multi-Hexagon
Motion Estimation Range: 16-32 (more towards 16 when its live action drama, more towards 32 on actiony animation)
Subpixel Motion Estimation: 2-9 (more towards 2 when its live action drama, more towards 9 on actiony animation)
Analysis: All
8x8 DCT: On
Deblocking: Do that in main settings if needed
Trellis: 2 (might be most important settings I have found for quality)
No DCT Decimate: Off
CABAC Entropy: On
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