Recorded VHS to DVD - But Can't Transfer to iMovie

[CBGB]

I had a TON of research videos that I transferred to many DVD's (using another machine, not my Mac). Now I would like to take individual CHAPTERS from many of those DVD's and edit them into an iMovie.

I've read this is not possible???

I do have TOAST, but can't quite figure out the logistics. Any help is appreciated.

I'm sure its simple to many of you, but I'm an old guy and its a bit complicated for me.

I get the VIDEO_TS but for each chapter there are:
VTS_01_1.VOB
VTS_01_1.BUP
VTS_01_1.IFO


Thanks - FINALLY switched over to Mac (loving the hell out of it) - just learning a whole new language - Any help is appreciated

Matt

 

[Phil A.]

Try using Handbrake (http://handbrake.fr/) to rip the DVDs into .mp4 files that you can then import into iMovie

 

[Moof1904]

Use cinematize

If your DVDs are unencrypted and you want the ability to extract individual chapters, as opposed to extracting the entire dvd at once, try Cinematize.

http://www.miraizon.com/products/products.html

 

[mike789]

i downloaded handbrake to convert my home movie DVDs to .mp4. When I tried to import them into final cut pro it said "file error: 1 file recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown"... does final cut not import .mp4? what did i do wrong? thanks