Ahulani
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Q: How do I convert my unprotected DVD into a usable format for editing in iMovie

I have OSX10.10.3 and must edit a family DVD in iMovie.

It is not in a format that iMovie can use, it seems.

Now what? This must be a common problem with a simple solution, but a mystery to me.

Surely.....

Isn't this part of what iMovie is meant to do, let us edit our material into movies?

Thank you.

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Aug 30, 2015 2:14 PM

by Klaus1,Solvedanswer
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A:

You need to convert the VOB files in the TS-Folder of the DVD back to DV which iMovie is designed to handle. For that you need mpegStreamclip:

 

http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html

 

which is free, but you must also have the  Apple mpeg2 plugin :

 

http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A/quicktime-mpeg-2-playback-component-f or-mac-os-x

 

(unless you are running Lion in which case see below))

which is a mere $20.

 

Another possibility is to use DVDxDV:

 

http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm

 

which costs $25.

 

For the benefit of others who may read this thread:

 

Obviously the foregoing only applies to DVDs you have made yourself, or other home-made DVDs that have been given to you. It will NOT work on copy-protected commercial DVDs, which in any case would be illegal.

 

And from the TOU of these forums:

 

Keep within the Law

  1. No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
  3. Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.

 

If you are running Lion or later:

 

From the MPEG Streamclip homepage

 

The installer of the MPEG-2 Playback Component may refuse to install the component in Lion. Apple states the component is unnecessary in Lion onwards, however MPEG Streamclip still needs it. See this:

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3381

 

To install the component in Lion, please download MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b7 beta above; inside the disk image you will find the Utility MPEG2 Component Lion: use it to install the MPEG-2 Playback Component in Lion. The original installer's disk image (QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg) is required.

 

The current versions of MPEG Streamclip cannot take advantage of the built-in MPEG-2 functionality of Lion. For MPEG-2 files you still need to install the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, which is not preinstalled in Lion. (The same applies to Mountain Lion and Mavericks even though they have it preinstalled.) You don't have to install QuickTime 7.

Posted on Aug 30, 2015 3:09 PM

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Q: How do I convert my unprotected DVD into a usable format for editing in iMovie

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  • by Klaus1,Solvedanswer

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Aug 30, 2015 3:09 PM in response to Ahulani
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    Aug 30, 2015 3:09 PM in response to Ahulani

    You need to convert the VOB files in the TS-Folder of the DVD back to DV which iMovie is designed to handle. For that you need mpegStreamclip:

     

    http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html

     

    which is free, but you must also have the  Apple mpeg2 plugin :

     

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A/quicktime-mpeg-2-playback-component-f or-mac-os-x

     

    (unless you are running Lion in which case see below))

    which is a mere $20.

     

    Another possibility is to use DVDxDV:

     

    http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm

     

    which costs $25.

     

    For the benefit of others who may read this thread:

     

    Obviously the foregoing only applies to DVDs you have made yourself, or other home-made DVDs that have been given to you. It will NOT work on copy-protected commercial DVDs, which in any case would be illegal.

     

    And from the TOU of these forums:

     

    Keep within the Law

    1. No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
    3. Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.

     

    If you are running Lion or later:

     

    From the MPEG Streamclip homepage

     

    The installer of the MPEG-2 Playback Component may refuse to install the component in Lion. Apple states the component is unnecessary in Lion onwards, however MPEG Streamclip still needs it. See this:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3381

     

    To install the component in Lion, please download MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b7 beta above; inside the disk image you will find the Utility MPEG2 Component Lion: use it to install the MPEG-2 Playback Component in Lion. The original installer's disk image (QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg) is required.

     

    The current versions of MPEG Streamclip cannot take advantage of the built-in MPEG-2 functionality of Lion. For MPEG-2 files you still need to install the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, which is not preinstalled in Lion. (The same applies to Mountain Lion and Mavericks even though they have it preinstalled.) You don't have to install QuickTime 7.

  • by Ahulani,

    Ahulani Ahulani Aug 30, 2015 4:17 PM in response to Klaus1
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    Aug 30, 2015 4:17 PM in response to Klaus1

    This is a really thorough answer. Thank you, Klaus.

    I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by having to learn and do all this.

    Plus buy more programs.

    Since it is such a common need, why did Apple not include this feature in iMovie?

    It seems silly to sell us iMovie and iDVD for us to make and share movies and then have no way to edit them once they are on a DVD without buying other developer's programs.

  • by Klaus1,Helpful

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Aug 31, 2015 1:46 AM in response to Ahulani
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    Aug 31, 2015 1:46 AM in response to Ahulani

    Because most users edit the movie in iMovie (which is what it is for) and then pass it to iDVD for conversion to a video DVD. Or use the more expensive Final Cut Pro.

     

    Why Apple dropped support for iDVD is explained here:

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3673

  • by Ahulani,

    Ahulani Ahulani Aug 31, 2015 9:50 AM in response to Klaus1
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    Aug 31, 2015 9:50 AM in response to Klaus1

    Thank you, Kaus for taking the time to help me out.

    That makes sense but while logical, doesn't account for people sharing DVDs with those who have editing software!.

    Thanks again,

    Ahulani