Converting VRO movie files

OK. Should start by stating that I'm a long time Mac user (since 1989), first time caller…
And I live in the digital SLR photography world.

Question: Need to be able to use iMovie to edit video recorded as .VRO format.
Can Quick Time Pro convert the files? Or should some other software be used? "MPEG2 Works 4" maybe?
I have recorded these movies using a Hitachi DZBX35A DVD Camcorder. Of course, this particular model does not allow USB plug into computer and uses VRO format for the files finalized onto Mini DVD.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
g

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Sep 2, 2008 12:42 PM

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Sep 9, 2008 8:54 AM in response to Juvenile Products Photographer

"Question: Need to be able to use iMovie to edit video recorded as .VRO format.
Can Quick Time Pro convert the files? Or should some other software be used? "MPEG2 Works 4" maybe? I have recorded these movies using a Hitachi DZBX35A DVD Camcorder. Of course, this particular model does not allow USB plug into computer and uses VRO format for the files finalized onto Mini DVD."

Have found a work around if anyone is interested…
1 Finalize MiniDVD in camera.
2 use tray style DVD drive to run MiniDVD on my MacPro.
3 Copy .VRO file to desktop.
4 Run Roxio Toast 8. Choose Video options and DVD-Video
5 Place .VRO file in DVD-Video: My DVD area.
6 Select video and Export as .dv file back to desktop.
7 Now the .dv file can be opened and edited in iMovie.
8 save out to whatever desired format.
9 Rejoice!
Thanks!
g

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