INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Compare different products, read any disclosures carefully and look for non-biased consumer reviews so that you can pick the best product. Choose a product that has a free trial period so that you can try it out before you commit. If you have multiple drives, select the drive that contains the DVD that you want to rip on your computer screen. Open the Start menu, click on Computer, right-click the disk and select Explore. Find the file folder that says VIDEO_TS. Drag the folder to whatever location you want to copy your DVD. This is the end of a basic rip to watch on your computer. You don't need transcoding unless you want to shrink the file or view the DVD on a mobile device. You can find many free options online when you do a Google search, but Handbrake is the best option. Check to see that the program has presets for a variety of platforms including iOS and gaming consoles. The software will scan for chapter titles and markers. If the program doesn't pick up the titles, then you can manually click on the transcoder's Chapters tab and type in chapter titles as you go. Some programs are even unable to choose the correct main title. And then you need to record title from DVD and check title manually. Many programs have a Destination tab. Click Browse on the tab and choose the location where you want to save your file.  To save the file as a shared file on a media server or network attached storage box, map the share as a network drive. Navigate to the appropriate folder, right-click and choose Map Network Drive from the menu. For instance, you can preserve the movie's original Dolby Digital (AC3) soundtrack and create a backup soundtrack for devices that aren't AC3-equipped.  Click the Audio & Subtitles tab on your transcoding software. Choose the soundtrack that you want. Under the Audio Codec menu, choose AAC. In the "mixdown" column, choose Dolby Digital II. Leave any bitrate, sample rate and DRC settings at their default values. Move down to the second audio track. Pick the same soundtrack from the source heading. Select AC3 from the list of audio codecs. Look for a box that says Forced Subtitles Only. If you choose a language that's different from the language that the actors are speaking, checking this box will help you to avoid forced subtitles.

SUMMARY: Download a program to defeat DVD copy protection. Insert the DVD that you want to rip into your computer's DVD drive. Copy the DVD's content onto your hard drive or media server. Download transcoding software. Open the source for the DVD that you want to rip within Handbrake or other transcoding software. Decide where you want your movie to go. Tweak the soundtrack. Click the Start button in your transcoding software to rip the DVD. Play the ripped movie in your media player to make sure that you got the quality that you wanted.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Curing salmon brings out the best in its fishy flavor, and little subtleties like the salmon's fat content and freshness will stand out after the curing process. The fresher and fattier the salmon, the better your gravlax will taste, so choose the highest quality salmon possible.  Check the salmon's labeling. Look for sustainably-sourced salmon that was not previously frozen. It's easier to find this while salmon is in season during the summer months. Salmon that has been frozen and thawed will not taste as good after curing. To make enough for eight servings, get a two-pound salmon filet with the skin still attached. The flesh should be bright orangish-pink and firm. The skin should look bright and shiny, not spotted or damage. Buy the salmon the same day you're planning to start the curing process, if possible. Store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. It's increasingly popular to rub alcohol over the fish before coating it in a cure. Using vodka, bourbon, rye or another alcohol is not traditional when it comes to the lox you'd get in a deli for your bagel, but it can add a lot of depth during the curing process. If you wish to use alcohol, you'll only need a few tablespoons, enough to rub over the entire filet before you coat it in the cure.
Summary: Choose a fat, fresh filet. Choose your alcohol.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Becoming a rock singer requires more vocal control than singing karaoke in a bar. You need to learn how to control the pitch and tone of your voice.  Sing from the stomach instead of the throat. Singing from the throat is like a speaker without a box. You don´t get the fullness of the sound. It will sound squeaky when you try to hit some good notes, especially the high ones. So, mainly use the throat as a conduit. Work on hitting high notes.  Diaphragm pressure is the key to creating the heavier vocals used by rock singers. Your diaphragm controls the air that goes through your vocal chords. Some pressure in your diaphragm can push just enough air through your vocal chords to get that heavy grit out. Practice changing the pitch. Experiment with opening and closing your throat, lips, and teeth to see how much control you have over the sound. Closing your throat can add harshness or grit, while opening it can increase volume and improve timbre. Lips and teeth affect not only the character (what phonics you make) but also how the vibration of your vocal chords is translated into the air around you. As you become more controlled and proficient in using your voice, try to expand your musical vocabulary by learning about the basics of music and singing.  Vocal warm-ups, scales, intervals, and timbre are all helpful things to familiarize yourself with but remember the first rule of rock: do it your way. Choose your style of rock. Abandon musical lyricism, tone, and articulation. Rock singing should be rather ambiguous in rhythm, lyrics, and pitch. That is the essence of hard rock. Don't try to learn from a cd or machine. Get a great teacher. Many professional rock singers have done so. A voice coach will help you develop your voice and can give you tips in how to protect your voice.  Rock has a vast array of voice styles and methods. An experienced coach can appropriately assess your improvement. A coach will help you improve your vocal range. There are no shortcuts. It takes a long time to learn to sing well. You might have natural talent, but that will take you only so far. You have to have a solid technique to have a stable career. That is why there are so many "flash in the pan" performers. They have no technique, and their voices crash and burn quickly. You do have to be able to hold enough breath to push a note loud enough for a microphone or audience to hear it.  Focusing on core exercises such as abdominal, chest, and back muscles will help you tighten your core in order to focus on your breath. Cardio exercise such as biking, jogging, jump rope, and even brisk walking can improve the amount of breath you have for holding notes and can also help a lot if you're an active singer who does a lot of jumping around or headbanging while singing. Take care of your voice. While some singers can smoke and drink and sound like rock stars, that approach might not work for you. It's important to know the limitations of your own voice because nothing is worse than running your voice ragged before your band finishes its first set. Everybody has a different vocal range, but most male singers fall into the categories of either bass, baritone or tenor, while most females have either a contralto, mezzo soprano or soprano vocal range.  Some people have ranges that extend further than these categories. Learning your vocal range is very important because you need to know your limits. Learn how to scream. Develop a screaming-yelling style to your singing voice. Most rock singers do not utilize the same technique as pop stars do: instead of smooth transitions and mild sounds, they go for the more scream-like voice, making it sound more passionate. Try yelling parts of any rock lyrics without utilizing vocal notes and then replicating that feeling while singing.

SUMMARY:
Learn how to control your voice. Study the fundamentals of rock music and singing. Get a voice coach. Exercise to strengthen your voice. Learn your vocal range.