How do I get a DVD into FCexpress? at DVinfo.net

Chris Westerstrom · January 25th, 2006, 03:28 PM

The dvd's play up on my ibook g4, but when I try to import it with FC express it states
'File Error Wrong Type' no options, nothing

when I try to drag it into the bin it says

'File Error 0 files recognized, 7 unknown'

I got Mac the Ripper and tried to change the formats on the files and I still can't get it into the editing system.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?
thanks

Chris Westerstrom · January 25th, 2006, 03:35 PM

oh yeah, I think the file is .VOB
thanks

Chris Westerstrom · January 26th, 2006, 05:07 AM

well here is where I am at now;
I got a few programs where I converted the DVD to mpeg4 and avi
now they are in final cut but unrendered. I hit render both (i guess this means audio and video) and a window came up that says writing video app. 60 minutes left.
I'll post how it goes. If i figure this out, i'll be glad to share my experiences with anyone who needs to know.
In the meantime, please don't hesitate to post suggestions.
Peace

Dave Perry · January 26th, 2006, 06:05 AM

You need MPEG Stream Clip. Wit it you can export VIDEO_TS folders from a DVD using just about any codec imagineable.

I't one of my main tools.

Chris Westerstrom · January 26th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Thanks Dave!
Are you from Roanoke? I went to high school in Lynchburg, now living in Sweden.
Later

Charles Penn · March 13th, 2006, 07:40 PM

Get DVDXDV. It works nicely. I've used it myself.

January 25th, 2006, 03:28 PM	#1
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	How do I get a DVD into FCexpress? The dvd's play up on my ibook g4, but when I try to import it with FC express it states 'File Error Wrong Type' no options, nothing when I try to drag it into the bin it says 'File Error 0 files recognized, 7 unknown' I got Mac the Ripper and tried to change the formats on the files and I still can't get it into the editing system. Can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks

January 26th, 2006, 06:05 AM	#4
Dave Perry Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 796	You need MPEG Stream Clip. Wit it you can export VIDEO_TS folders from a DVD using just about any codec imagineable. I't one of my main tools. __________________ Dave Perry Cinematographer LLC Director of Photography • Editor • Digital Film Production • 540.915.2752 • daveperry.net

January 25th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#2
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	oh yeah, I think the file is .VOB thanks

January 26th, 2006, 05:07 AM	#3
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	well here is where I am at now; I got a few programs where I converted the DVD to mpeg4 and avi now they are in final cut but unrendered. I hit render both (i guess this means audio and video) and a window came up that says writing video app. 60 minutes left. I'll post how it goes. If i figure this out, i'll be glad to share my experiences with anyone who needs to know. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to post suggestions. Peace

January 26th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#5
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	Thanks Dave! Are you from Roanoke? I went to high school in Lynchburg, now living in Sweden. Later

March 13th, 2006, 07:40 PM	#6
Charles Penn Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 103	Get DVDXDV. It works nicely. I've used it myself.