Posted by Neil Smith [MVP Digital Media] on 08/09/07 20:40

On Wed, 8 Aug 2007 17:25:06 -0700, "Richard Crowley"
<rcrowley@xp7rt.net> wrote:

><alessandropetrini@gmail.com> wrote ...
>>> Assuming the *.VOBs are not encrypted (ALL from commercial DVDs are),
>>> try this: Rename them to *.mpg and try to open them in Premiere.
>>> Should work. If not: Find and D/L "VirtualDub-Mpeg2" (a different
>>> program from VirtualDub-but still freeware...send Avery some money
>>> anyway). Open the *.VOBs, change video compression to some *.avi
>>> codec...like DVSD (miniDV), or whatever you know your Premiere will
>>> open. VirtualDub can also resize the image and re-configure the audio
>>> if you like..
>>
>>
>> Thank you...
>> I should use some dvds of mine to create a new video.
>> Most of them are not encrypted (except one)... I'll try
>> to do what you explained to me. Do you know how can
>> I use the encrypted files?
>
>There are DVD decrypting applications available.
>They are illegal in some jurisdictions (like the USA, etc.)
>My favorite is DVD Decrypter.


DVDx is another good way to backup your DVDs
http://www.labdv.com/dvdx/

HTH
Cheers - Neil
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