I have a few mini-DVDr discs that contain videos captured from a DVD-Camcoder.

I want to edit them as VOB without first converting them to any format into my computer as any form of conversion takes away the quality.

I tried to drag and drop the 1gb file from the disc to my SONY Vegas and Adobe Premier and they said they do not support the file format.

How do I make them support format? I have my Cyberlink DVD installed which should come with the MPEG2 decoder.



This post has been edited by mypetridish: May 9 2006, 04:03 PM

I think have to convert it. U mean your dvd contains .vob format or mpg?

it is VOB.. how do i edit this in my SONY VEGAS? or adobe premier

okay, im googling and learning how to now. but a direct help from someone who has done this would be very much appreciated.

This post has been edited by mypetridish: May 9 2006, 04:07 PM

i'm using DVD handycam too.

i'm using ulead video studio 9 and sony picture package to transfer...
after that, if i want to put effects, i use vegas or premier...

This post has been edited by albirri: May 9 2006, 04:52 PM

what do you transfer it into? VOB? and then can you actually import VOB files into vegas?

Hey there, I have a couple of solutions for you. First, you need to understand that to make Vegas work with mpeg files, you'll need to have the MainConcept Mpeg Plugin installed. There are 2 ways to get this:

1. You'll need to install Sony DVD Architect 3 and (maybe) run it once. Why? Because it comes with the mpeg plugin, which means you don't have to go thru the hassle of method #2. This method is recommended.

2. Put anything on the timeline, and render as mpeg-2. It'll pop up asking you to register/purchase the mpeg plugin, in which case, go and acquire it yourself. This method is usually frustrating, because the plugin registration can be a beech.

By doing either method, your VOBs should be readable by Vegas. If you have any queries, feel free to ask.

btw, don't ask me about getting mpeg2 in Premiere. I only use Premiere for capture and edit in Vegas.

i have already the plug in, but when i'm dragging vob file into vegas, the layer of sound didn't exist...therefore, there are no sound....

for ulead video studio 9, it's like u render a DVD movie...it read the DVD as a movie.

you know what? i just acquired Vegas 6.0C and managed to "import from DVD" straight away. from what i read, the previous version of vegas cant do this.

i also used the second method to register the mpeg plugin, it wasnt such a hassle...

Good to know that it works for you. I take it you found the solution to your problem? btw I use Vegas 6.0d & DVDA 3.0c.

albirri, try installing DVDA. See if that works out your problem with the audio.

thanx for the info...going to try it...
pinjam thread kejap, for ripping DVD, what software do u advice?

I use dvd decrypter. Easy to use.

btw, you are asking about ripping DVDs to hdd rite?

yup...to be saved as avi or mpg for example

Ooo.. banyak kerja wo.. At least, the last time I tried to convert a dvd to xvid avi. Sorry, but I forgot how to do it already unless it's in vegas. Drop the vobs on the timeline, render as avi/mpg. But since dvd media is so cheap nowadays, I never bothered to save as an avi (except DV).

I'm sure got other easier, faster method out there. Anyone can help albirri?

d3x, if im not wrong vegas cannot overpass the encryption set on the -original- dvds...

You are correct. For that, use dvd decrypter. Once the disc has been copied to the hdd, then the vobs can be opened in vegas.

Just to let u know, I don't copy from encrypted discs cuz I never needed to.