Correct Ripping?

I have some sets of dvd’s lying in my box down in the basement.
Old stuff and some new stuff and I would like to share them but not entirely sure how to “Correct Rip” them?
I mean I have the dvd with the episode but now what, using a free video convertor is enough?
I must mention i know that there are rules about releasing stuff but these ain’t worldwide stuff it’s for a specific location.
any suggestions?
Answer #1
From DVD to DVD use DVDFab Platinum
From DVD to HDD and then to DVD ( as AVI or something other ) use DVD Decrypter and for burning Nero Express 8 or COnvertXtoDVD
Answer #2
Thanks
Let me check if I got the picture:
I have an ep in my DVD I use DVDFab Platinum with the rules from The XviD release 2009 (Size ~ 349-350mb for 45 minute) Set the Outpot as an AVI and that’s all right?
Answer #3
The “correct” way to encode a dvd to xvid/avi is to use Gordian knot. At least, this is what the scene groups use. Below is a guide that may be of use. Although it is quite a long guide and perhaps a bit daunting-looking, it actually isn’t too difficult once you have grasped a few basics. If you decide to go down this route I (and I’m sure others here) will be quite happy to help
http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/gknot-main2.htm
Answer #4
Well the problem is that in a week ill be sent to the army.. (I return only 2 times a month) and I want to be sure that I read the correct guide.
@tawny owl, i went to doom9 and went to “newbie guide” but not really sure where to actually start.. I mean there are guides in the guides in the guides .. lol..