converting DVD to edit

mrs_baggins

I have a dvd which was from an old family vhs and I want to edit this. To do this I either have movie maker or Pinnacle studio (v9 i think). Problem I have is converting the VOB files to something it can import either mpg or avi and its this I cant do. I am not IT literate so if you can help please use very simple language!! I am presuming there is software to convert the VOB files but ideally I need an idiot proof one and preferably free as I dont think I will do it more than a couple of times. I was looking at a couple of dvd forums but they were talking about stuff I just didnt understand so hopefully somone can talk a language i know!!

wonka

I'd be interested if anyone can suggest a foolproof way of doing this.

I am IT-literate, but have still struggled to correctly edit VOB files from a DVD. The best I have managed is to get the video extracted, but not the audio (I think I used Nero).

Some tools that have been suggested are commercial apps, which I am loathe to buy since I've already shelled out money for Nero, Pinnacle Studio, and ULead.

ichiban1962

you need to use a program called DVD Decrypter
this can convert vob files into an mpeg 2 file
just search google for help files with settings

its free as well

kat21

not sure what you are trying to edit really for it to be a difficulty, if its things like the running length of time? or is it certain scenes from the video? is it a commercial video or a home video?
http://www.videohelp.com/
http://burnworld.com/software/video-converters/index.htm
kat21

jinkssick

ochiban, you are incorrect? dont listen coz dvd decrypter only places DVD files onto computer. Your best bet would be to use Adobe Premier, that would allow you to edit the video, repackage TS files and burn again.

but do you want to do? keep a certain scene? express!

Donnie

Still no solution? Check your message box.

mrs_baggins

Thank you to everyone who replied bit have now managed to do it using a programme I downloaded. I needed to convert the VOB files to AVI orMPEG so I could import them into my video editing software to clip and tart up a bit. thanks

marleyboy

try VOBedit, thats a handy package

wonka

mrs baggins,

What is this programme you downloaded?

johnmcn

http://www.doom9.org/

has a wealth of FAQ's, programs and walkthroughs for ripping,editing and re-authoring.

mrs_baggins

wonka- i followed instructions on https://www.forum.videohep.com/viewtopic.php?p=1271288 it used a programme called gui4ffmpeg. google it if the link doesnt work. Its really simple to do- must be if i managed it!