Help! Can't get my .vob file to convert correctly for Final Cut Pro X

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Help! Can't get my .vob file to convert correctly for Final Cut Pro X

Hello everyone!

I have tried what feels like every single option to convert my .vob files so I can edit it in Final Cut Pro X. I have a bunch of old DVD's with my material I want to use for my next project. I have tried several different programs exporting in pretty much every possible format, including Apple ProRes 422.
I also downloaded QuickTime M-PEG2. At this point I am at a total standstill and I'm not sure where to go from here. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

- OS X Yosemite 10.10.4

- Quicktime Version 10.4
- Final Cut Pro X Version 10.1.3

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), null

Posted on Sep 1, 2015 12:36 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Sep 1, 2015 12:45 AM in response to jennaanne01

SSee if this helps

http://www.fcpxbook.com/tips/ripping-vob-and-dvd-files.html

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Sep 1, 2015 1:28 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

So I purchased QuickTime M-PEG2 and then manually installed it. But when I search for Streamclip I don't have it on my computer.
It's basically just like a component.
What am I missing?

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Tom Wolsky

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Sep 1, 2015 1:42 AM in response to jennaanne01

YYou can't manually install it. You have to install it using Streamclip. The OS doesn't need it, Streamclip does. You have to download Streamclip.

You need to download the latest beta version of MPEG Streamclip from the Squared 5 web site (www.squared5.com).

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jennaanne01 Author

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Sep 1, 2015 1:51 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

What I meant was when I went to install MPEG2 since I didnt have it, it wouldn't let and said it could only be used on an earlier version of my computer. But I found a way around it and installed it anyway.
I downloaded Streamclip. There are a lot of options in the movie exporter window as well.
I appreciate all the help. I've been trying to hash this issue out for weeks.

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Sep 1, 2015 5:34 AM in response to jennaanne01

I think you're close — just re-read Tom's helpful link to his instructions above. He mentions that you can't (don't need) to install QT MPEG-2 component for OS X/Quicktime playback, but you DO need it for Streamclip to function/rip VOB files. Hence, use the instructions in Tom's write-up (and/or the ones from Streamclip/squared5 site). Let Stremclip install your new QT MPEG-2 component and you'll be good to go!

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jennaanne01 Author

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Sep 1, 2015 1:49 PM in response to Thomas Rowe

Hi Thomas. Thanks for your response.
I downloaded Streamclip. I have been unable to install QuickTimeMPEG2 which is why I downloaded it separately.
As for Streamclip, when I try to export it as QuickTime it says Write Access Error.
My guess is it's due to my inexperience when working with the Movie Exporter settings.

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