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The video provides a comprehensive guide on digitizing physical DVDs and Blu-ray discs to integrate them into digital streaming services such as Apple iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video, and Movies Anywhere. Emphasizing cost-effectiveness, the creator recommends using Vudu's "disc to digital" feature, an economical alternative to repurchasing digital versions. Users create a free Vudu account, update payment info, and scan disc barcodes to convert physical media to digital formats, with conversion costs varying between standard and high definition.
However, limitations include unrecognized barcodes, ineligible movies, and Disney's non-participation. The discussion extends to linking digital purchases across different platforms through Movies Anywhere, facilitating multi-service access for certain content but noting that not all media is transferable, such as some Star Trek movies on Vudu.
The convenience of Vudu's service is highlighted despite minor drawbacks, including Disney's exclusion from conversion and the necessity of switching between various apps for different content. The creator seeks audience feedback on Vudu’s services and thanks viewers for their support, particularly acknowledging the "four percent club"—those who watch the entire video and encouraging engagement with a specific hashtag in the comments.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses different ways to digitize old DVDs and Blu-ray discs and add them to online streaming services like Apple iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video, or Movies Anywhere. One method mentioned is repurchasing the movies digitally, which can be costly. Alternatively, the video highlights a more economical approach using the “disc to digital” feature in the Vudu app, a streaming service operated by Walmart. Steps to use the Vudu app include creating a free account, setting up payment information, and using the app to scan the barcodes of physical discs. The importance of updated payment information is emphasized, as outdated information may cause issues.
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In this part of the video, the process of converting physical DVDs and Blu-ray discs to digital versions is explained. Users can scan the barcode on their movie cases and choose between standard and high definition (HDX) versions for a fee. DVDs offer standard definition conversion for $2 and HDX for $5, while Blu-rays can be converted to HDX for $2. There is currently no 4K conversion option. The video also highlights some issues with the service, such as unrecognized barcodes, ineligible movies, and Disney’s non-participation in the program. Additionally, it mentions that movies bought through Vudu are tied to one’s Vudu account, leading to potential inconvenience if users buy movies from different providers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how to link purchases across different digital stores (iTunes, Amazon, Google, and Vudu) using the Movies Anywhere app, which is owned by Disney. This linking allows some content to be viewed across different services, but not all, as some movies and TV shows remain exclusive to their original purchase platform. For instance, the speaker mentions owning the Star Trek reboot movies on Vudu which do not appear in Movies Anywhere despite the accounts being linked.
The segment also highlights the convenience of Vudu’s Disc to Digital service, allowing users to convert DVD or Blu-ray movies to digital for a low fee. However, a major drawback is that not all movies are eligible for conversion, and none of Disney’s content can be converted this way. Additionally, the necessity of switching between apps to access different movies is discussed as a minor inconvenience, but the ideal solution would be a single app for all digital media.
Finally, the speaker queries the audience for their opinions on Vudu’s Disc to Digital service and hopes the video was informative, encouraging viewers to engage via comments.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses their Amazon store linked in the video description, where viewers can purchase items featured in previous videos. The creator notes that Amazon pays a small commission for purchases made through this store, which supports the continuation of their content on YouTube. The creator then acknowledges viewers who have watched until the end, referring to them as part of the “four percent club” based on YouTube analytics indicating that only four percent of viewers watch the videos to completion. The creator invites these dedicated viewers to declare their membership in the comments with the hashtag #fourpercentclub and thanks them for watching, wishing them a great day and expressing hope to see them in future videos.