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Hi, I've got a DVD with some footage taken at an event I took part in. It's not a computer file, but regular DVD footage. Can I use any of the Final Cut Studio tools (such as Compression or DVD Studio Pro) to convert this footage into a computer file? And how would I do it?
Thanks!
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), 2.4 GHZ Intel Core Duo 6GB RAM
The easiest way to quickly create a small but high quality H.264 file to view on a computer or TV via a media player is to use the free application Handbrake.
The resulting file is excellent for viewing but should be converted to ProRes 422 if you wish to re-edit it.
The easiest way to quickly create a small but high quality H.264 file to view on a computer or TV via a media player is to use the free application Handbrake.
The resulting file is excellent for viewing but should be converted to ProRes 422 if you wish to re-edit it.
Okay, great, thanks. I'll try that. :)
I think the consensus is that handbrake is not the best tool for converting dvd's to a format for editing. Most people here recommend MpegStreamClip.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2531
It will not work however with commercial DVDVideos with copy protection.
Perfect, I'll check that out, too. Thanks! 🙂
Can I use Compressor or DVD Studio Pro to create a computer file from a DVD?
