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Old August 15th, 2012, 07:56 AM   #1
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DVD Editing Information

Dumb question(s) from a newby. Can you suggest a good BASIC book on video editing. I am trying (just starting) to create some DVD's and am unable to use the video editing software that I have (Corel and Sony). I am unable to open a VOB file with either program. What format should I change the VOB file into in order to edit it. Nope, I am not a blond. Jim Moffitt
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Old August 15th, 2012, 11:58 AM   #2
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What format should I change the VOB file into in order to edit it.
Are you shooting with a video camera that records onto mini DVDs?
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Old August 15th, 2012, 06:38 PM   #3
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Yes, records on mini DVD's (3 inch ?). Camera is a Canon DC320 and I have recorded on both DVD-RW and DVD-R. Same results on both types of media. Can't read VOB files. with either Sony or Corel. Thanks for any advice. Jim Moffitt
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Old August 15th, 2012, 08:35 PM   #4
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Try changing the file extension .vob to .mpeg.

If that doesn't work, us MPEG Streamclip - open the DVD, then go to File > Save as MPEG.
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Old August 16th, 2012, 03:13 AM   #5
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Can't read VOB files. with either Sony or Corel.
With Sony Vegas it should just work. What version are you running?
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Old August 16th, 2012, 07:22 AM   #6
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I have Vegas Movie Studio 9.0, but to say that I am using it would be a real stretch :(. Jim
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Old August 16th, 2012, 07:26 AM   #7
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In Sony Vegas connect your camera to your computer or copy the VOB files to a directory. Go to File>Import>DVD Camcorder Disc. That will pull the files into your timeline and rewrap the footage so that Vegas will work easily with it.
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Old August 16th, 2012, 06:39 PM   #8
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Thanks Garret: OK, will try that. Thanks for the info. I will also try changing the file extension per Ervins advice (didn't know file extensions could be so easily changed).
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