so from what I can tell...these make a copy of the DVD just for duplication. i really only need parts of certain DVDs. is it possible for me to edit the outputted video files?
sorry for my ignorance
DVD Shrink makes it possible for to take out almost any part of a DVD. Things like extra languages, subtitles, extra scenes, different audio formats (5.1, 2.0, etc.) and just copy the actual movie itself and not all the other stuff. It does not let you just grab certain scenes or chapters.
If you just want to grab a scene or two I use TMPG DVD Source Creator 2.0
http://www.pegasys-inc.com/I believe they have a trial version on the homepage or I know you can find the full version on certain other sites.