Edit DVD vob files

[Tom]

What I'd like to be able to do is change commercial blockbuster type DVD vob files into a format that Windows Movie Maker will recognize, so that I can edit them into small (5 second to 5 minute) segments and combine them with other types of files into another "movie."

I can do or figure out how to do everything else that I want, but it is the DVD vob files that I'm stuck on.

I know imac has all this put together nicely, & I know that the next Windows operating system will be able to do this, but meanwhile...

I'm an English teacher, & I'd like to use those 5 second to 5 minute segments to illustrate elements of literature like setting, characterization, etc, using video clips, without loading up a separate DVD everytime I want to show something. I'd like to put my whole package together in one place this summer. Kids relate to movies, & it is so much easier to get the concepts across that way (& later utilize the concepts in reading) rather than read several pages of dense literature everytime I want to get a separate concept across.

I'm sure there must be some good programs (preferably free) out there that I can use in conjunction with Windows Movie Maker to get the job done without too much brain damage in the process.

Or maybe there's a program that I can purchase for a few bucks that will take the place of Windows Movie Maker entirely & do the job that imac does so well now.

Anyone?

Thanks,

Tom

[Sudo]

Tom,

I do that myself. In fact, as we speak, I'm converting Pirates of the Carribean into one large MPG file. I do it with Nero Ultra. First, you use DVD decrypter (freeware available on the internet) to rip the VOB files to the hard drive. Then you use Nero to make a movie importing all the VOB files you just ripped. Then instead of burning it to a DVD you use the 'export' option and you can make it most any size you want. From a good quality DVD to even a poor AVI file. Works for me. Hey check out this snippet I made this way. Do you know the movie? Click HERE!

sudo

[Tom]

On the Waterfront?

Thanks Sudo. I'll play with your advice for a while. I have DVD decrypter & DVD Shrink, but I don't have Nero. Do I need Nero? Let me see what I can do. Thanks again.

Tom

[Sudo]

Tom,

Re:"Do I need Nero?"

I'm sure a real expert on this stuff knows lots of other ways to do it but I think I can pretty much assure you that you're going to have to get some software to do this. I thought the Nero Ultra package was the best deal for the money. On special, I think I got the whole thing for 38 bucks.

I'll twell you something else I do, too. I record movies on my DVD recorder that is hooked up to my TV and then download that DVD on to my hard drive. No need to use DVD decrypter as its obviously not encrypted. Then I can edit the movie on the computer. I also have a digital camera that takes short movies that I edit on the computer. For an example of fine movie making just click HERE! observe the pathos of the main actor.. his facial expressions. The nüances. And.. what a handsome man he is after all.

sudo

[Sudo]

Hey Tom!!

What?? No comments on my movie selections??

sudo

[Tom]

Hey Tom!!

What?? No comments on my movie selections??

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Okay, Sudo. That was certainly worth the watch. Now, who was the main actor?

Aaaah, sorry - I couldn't resist. No. really, that was what my wife & I refer to as a keeper.

Still have to try to work some with what I have - I've downloaded some programs - & see what I can do. Then, depending on the results, I'll go shopping for Nero. I'll let you know how I'm doing.

Thanks for being so helpful & star studded.

Tom