 Importing Dvds And Video, Importing DVDs and Video |
 Thu 8 Dec 2005, 16:14
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 01-Dec 05 From: Kingston - JM Member No.: 73,267  |
I have on DVD, recodings of live shows I have put on and want to import the DVD to my new iMac, which I just got a couple of days ago.
The only software I have so far is what comes with the new iMacs. Can I, using the exisitng software, import from a DVD? If so, what program do I use? I have a superdrive on the iMac. I have had Macs before but never dealt much with video. If I need additional software to import the DVD in order to edit it and burn it, what are some names I should consider? Also, since my digital video camera is not here yet, the live shows I have had recorded have been done on VHS and digitized on someones PC and put on DVD, which I now want to import to my iMac. What do I need to import directly from VHS tapes? I don't have access to the guys camera and I sure don't want to buy a VHS since I have a Canon XL2 coming soon, but I do have lots of footage on VHS. Thanks Brian Jones |
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Thu 8 Dec 2005, 23:47
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 Maniac Member  Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 12-Oct 01 From: Kirkland Member No.: 2,002 |
When you look at the files on the DVD you should see a few folders. one will contain the video footage.
you can import the video into iDVD, you will probably have to create chapter markers, for the navigation. With an app like Toast platinum, you can drag and drop the folders into Toast to make an exact copy of the DVD, as long as the files are not copy protected. 
-------------------- G-Dub
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brianjones Importing Dvds And Video Thu 8 Dec 2005, 16:14
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