Therippingis to extract the audiovisual content of a medium or container, digital or physical, to another medium.Rippedfilesare generally distributed over the Internet.The difference between the various types ofripsis due to theoriginalsourceor medium, from which the audiovisual content was extracted.
ACAMRiprefers to the audiovisual content being captured during a screening, usually in amovie theater.ArippedHDTSis similar to a CAMRip, with the difference that with HDTS the video and audio were recorded separately, and thensynchronized.
ADVDRipindicates that the source from which the audiovisual content was extracted was aDVD, while aBDRipindicates that the source was aBlu-Ray.
In the case ofHDTVRip, the origin of the content was an analog or digital transmission ofhigh definition television.Finally, theWEBRiprefers to the fact that the audiovisual content was captured from anonline streaming service, for example, such as the one offered by Netflix or Amazon.
The practice of extracting audiovisual content from a container and distributing it without permission is prohibited in many regions, being considered an act ofpiracy.
| CAMRip | HDTS | DVDRip | |
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| Definition | It is an audiovisual file that results from the capture of a film projection inside a movie theater. | It is an audiovisual file that results from the separate recording of audio and video, during the projection of a film in a movie theater, and its subsequent synchronization. | It is the audiovisual file that is generated by extracting the information or data from a DVD onto a storage medium. |
| Source | Cinema hall. | Cinema hall. | DVD. |
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| Quality | Variable, although generally of low quality, depending on the recording device and the environment in which the video is captured. | It has low quality video, but high or better quality audio. | Better quality than CAMRip and HDTS in video, although it does not reach high definition (480p on the original DVD) and good quality in audio. |
| BDRip | HDTVRip | WEBRip | |
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| Definition | It is the audiovisual file composed of the information extracted from a Blu-ray. | It is the result of the capture of an audiovisual transmission (series or film) of digital television in high definition. | It is a capture made to an audiovisual (series or film) transmitted through the Internet. |
| Source | Blu-Ray. | High definition analog or digital television service. | Audiovisual transmission service through the Internet. |
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| Quality | Better quality than DVDRip, HDTS and CAMRip in audio and video, generally in high definition. | Generally in high definition and with excellent sound, but the quality varies depending on the recoding, and can reach 2160p (4k). | Good audio and video quality, generally available in high definition, reaching 2160p (4k). |
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What is ripping?
Therippingor digital extraction, known asripin Spanish, is the process oftakingthe digital information from one medium or container (CD, DVD, TV, transmission service), andplaceit in another digital storage medium, physical or digital.
Digital extraction differs from a simple copy of a disc, in that the latter produces a physical duplicate of a DVD.That is, the copy implies that the copied disc has the same information as the original disc (from which the copy was made).
However, when this digital extraction process is performed, the original file often goes through acompression or recoding process.This allows it to be simpler to access, distribute, use or reproduce on different media.
To make arip(information extracted from one medium to another),programsare usedthat allow the digital information to be extracted from the file, and that transfer it to some storage medium.
It is also commonfor the recording or copying of different audiovisual filesto be named as arip, generally produced for the same purpose for which arealripis made.
For example, a CAMRip is also known as arip, even if it is a recording of a movie made in a movie theater with a video camera.
Therippedfilesare distributed by different channels.They are downloaded astorrents, or are available on different pages on the Internet that allow viewing without downloading.
It is worth mentioning that the practice of distributing and commercializing protected audiovisual material isprohibitedand is penalized in most regions, under copyright and commercial laws.
This means thatrippingand copying audiovisual material without permission can have legal consequences and is considered a form ofpiracy.
What is a CAMRip?
TheCAMRip,cam ripor simplycam, refers to the audiovisual digital file that has been captured in amovie theater.
Generally, this type of recording is performed by using acamcorder, either a high quality or found in recording devices of lower quality, such as the chamber of a smart phone (smartphone).
The quality of this type of audiovisual file islow, since the recording conditions (the movie theater) are not suitable.In addition, image capture also depends on the attributes of the recording device and the camera remains static during recording.The audio is captured in the theater itself by the same recording device, adding any noise or sounds from the environment.
A CAMRip is distributed when there has been no official release of any DVD / Blu-Ray, nor the transmission orstreamingof a particular movie.
The capture made to produce the CAMRip is anillegal practice, due to copyright and commercial rights of audiovisual works.
Characteristics of a CAMRip
- It is done by capturing the video and audio of a film during its projection in a movie theater with a portable device.
- The file to be distributed is recoded to facilitate its distribution.
- The resolution of the produced file may vary, but its visual quality is independent of the recording quality of the capture device.
- It is generally available prior to the release of the DVD, Blu-Ray, or the transmission of the movie.
- Both video and audio are of low quality.
What is an HDTS?
TheHDTSis a file that has been recorded during the projection of an audiovisual medium, generally in amovie theaterduring the showing of a film.
The acronym in English HDTS orHigh Definition Telesync, can be translated in Spanish as ‘high quality telesynchronized’, and refers to the fact that bothaudio and videohave been captured byhigh definition devices separately, being then synchronized.
Video is obtained from a high definition recorder, while audio is captured directly from a connection to the sound projection device in the theater, or from headphone jacks located in the seats.
The quality of the audio is much better than what would be obtained if the audio had been recorded from the ambient sound of the theater, since only the audio of the film is captured in high quality.
A high definition camera is used to carry out the recording, often mounted on a tripod or some stabilizer.
As with CAMRip, HDTSrippingin movie theaters isillegaland screenings are protected by copyright and commercial rights.
Characteristics of a HDTS
- Video and audio capture is done during a movie projection, in a movie theater.
- The audio is captured with an audio recorder or the signal is taken from a high-quality source in the cinema itself.
- Audio and video are synchronized in some video editor.
- The resolution of the produced file may vary, but its visual quality is independent of the recording quality of the capture device.
- It is generally available prior to the release of the DVD, Blu-Ray, or the transmission of the movie.
- The video is of low quality, the audio is of high quality, having a recoding before distribution.
What is a DVDRip?
ADVDRiprefers to a file that results from the extraction of information or data from aDVDonto a storage medium.
The DVD from which the audiovisual archive comes is generally a finished version of the DVD that is about to bereleased or has been released, or an early release to markets in other regions.
On many occasions, the name of an audiovisual file appears as with the extension “.DVDRip”, but this does not mean that it is in a DVD format, but rather that the file was extracted from a DVD.
When doing aripor digital extraction, the information of the original file is compressed, facilitating its accessibility and distribution.Also, it is possible to combine different media on the DVDRip.This allows the DVDRip to have bothaudio, video and subtitle files.The extras that come on the original DVD are almost never added to the DVDRip.
Being a digital extraction of a DVD, a DVDRip usually presents better quality than HDTS and CAMRip.
Regarding its legality, producing a DVDRip is not always an illegal act, although this depends on the specific jurisdiction.However, the distribution of DVD content, in the form of DVDRip, is commonlypenalized.
Features of a DVDRip
- This is arealrip, since the audiovisual content of a DVD is extracted by means of a specific program and stored in some other medium.
- The original DVD is generally an official movie release.
- It is common that the file has been compressed (recoded), to reduce its size.
- Quality is good, but falls short of high definition, limited by the original DVD (480p).
What is BDRip?
ABDRipis a file that is extracted from aBlu-Raydiscand is generally recoded or compressed.It is common that it is in high definition, with resolutions of 720p and 1080p.
It is better than DVDRip in quality, but it also takes up more space when stored, due to its size.The compression of the file is not always carried out towards a high definition resolution, being able to go from 1080p to lower resolutions, for example, 480p.
As with DVDRip, BDRip files contain different types of media, extracted from the original Blu-Ray file or added to it.The original Blu-Ray data is large, so it takes up a lot of space.Hence, for distribution, the BDRip are recoded and go through a compression process.
As with the DVDRip, the actual production of a BDRip is not always prohibited, but its distribution or marketing isprohibited.
Features of a BDRip
- It is arealrip, the result of capturing the audiovisual content of a Blu-Ray, using a program to extract the digital information from it.
- The original Blu-Ray has already been officially released in some market.
- It is recoded to reduce the size of the original Blu-ray, which makes it easier to distribute.
- It is distributed in versions of high definition of 720p and 1080p (although it can be found in lower resolutions).
What is an HDTVRip?
AnHDTV(High Definition TV) orhigh quality televisionrefers to the signal sent from some analog (cable or normal television) or digital service, as well as the device that receives it (TV).TheHDTVRipis an audiovisual file in which the digital extraction comes from atransmission of a television channel(cable, satellite, etc.).
The recording of this type of file is carried out through a device connected to a television set or captures the signal from a digital or satellite transmission, as is the case with a digital recording and conversion box.
Even if the HDTV signal is of high quality, the HDTVRip may present a different quality, due to the compression of the file to reduce its size.
In general, these files offer better quality than DVDRip and BDRip.The resolution and quality are high, reaching 2160p (4k), considered as ultra high definition (UHD, for its acronym in English).
The legality of this type of recording depends on the jurisdiction.Its distribution and commercialization, however, isprohibitedin many markets.
Features of an HDTVRip
- The source is a television broadcast, analog or digital.
- The capture can be done through a computer, a TV capture device, a USB video card and specific recording boxes for it, among others.
- It is of good quality, generally high definition, although it can always depend on the encoding.
What is a WEBRip?
TheWEBRipis a file that results from the extraction of audiovisual content from atransmission of an online service orstreaming.These are generally series and movies in high definition.The file of a WEBRip is compressed, which reduces its size and facilitates its distribution.
The WEBRip capture is carried out by means of the personal computer, a capture card or a digital recording box, during the reproduction of the original audiovisual medium (a series on Netflix, for example).
This means that the file can present logos and different types of advertisem*nts during its reproduction, which are embedded (harcoded) in it.
The quality of a WEBRip is generally high, although this may be slightly lower than that of a file known asWEB-DL.The latter refers to a file that isdownloaded directly from a servicethat distributes it online, preserving its original quality.
The resolution reaches 2160p (4k) or UHD.However, they are also distributed compressed, with resolutions of 720p and 1080p.
Making a WEBRip, distributing it or commercializing the transmissions of online services, is generallyprohibited.
Features of a WEBRip
- The source from which the audio and video is captured is an online streaming service.
- The capture can be done through a computer, a TV capture device, a USB video card and specific recording boxes for it, among others.
- It is of high quality, however it depends on compression.
