Posted by flaspots on 09/02/06 23:32

Thanks for the tips. I'll print this out for future reference.

Sorry I can't help with the timecode issue. That's far beyond my knowledge.

I use both a PC and a Mac (and Linux) depending on the work I need to
do. I simply wanted to use Windows Movie Maker to clip out the parts I
don't want, then save as an AVI for archiving. But WMM won't open the
VOB/MPG file... I'll look for the software you used. Thanks again...



Kenneth wrote:
> Hmmm, I think I might have a route you can go.
>
> I recently went on vacation and shot footage on three separate mini-DVDs.
>
> I wanted to put all three DVDs on full sized DVD with time code data
> included. So, far I've only been able to create the full sized DVD without
> the timecode info.
>
> I have a Canon DC-40 (very happy with it btw) and used the included [My DVD
> by Roxio] software to put all onto a single DVD.
>
> While trying to figure out the time code thing I had renamed the .vob files
> that I needed to MPG and used Nero Ultra 6 to import, edit and then save as
> an .avi file. Turns out there was a feature in that software that would let
> me import directly from the camera (disc in.) I have also successfully used
> a program called Auto Gordian Knot to read the .vob file and convert to avi.
>
> If you would like to know more, I would be happy to tell you. Hope this
> helps!
>
> You wouldn't by any chance know how I could save the timecode data would
> you? From what I've been reading, its almost impossible to do with MPEG-2.
>
> One other thing, I am working of a PC not a Mac. However I suspect similar
> programs are available for your machine.
>
> I had an easier time converting my DV-Tapes to MPEG than working with these
> DVDs.
> "flaspots" <zasz@zasz.zasz> wrote in message
> news:nYFJg.12552$Qf.7434@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>> Mea Culpa #1:
>> I didn't do my homework before I bought the camera.
>> Canon DC-100
>>
>> That said, now I have a DVD with a VOB file on it (an MPG as we all know).
>> Plays back fine in Windows Movie Maker, but not in anything on my Mac.
>>
>> All I want to do is get it into some sort of editor to save the parts I
>> want, and eventually transfer it all to a regular full size DVD.
>>
>> I'm having a heck of a time finding anything that will convert the VOB to
>> an AVI.
>>
>> I've downlaoded and spent too much on many peices of software - that don't
>> do the job.
>>
>> Any suggestions? (Besides getting a DV with USB out...)
>
>

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