How do I convert a DVD taken off my sony camcorder so it will play on my computer?

Question

I videotaped myself playing guitar and singing; then I used a standard DVD player to download it to. The DVD will play on a home DVD player but Windows says the file is not supported. I cannot open it or upload it on my Dell Dimension E510.

Answer 1

Just finalize disk & insert to pc drive to upload/import to pc to edit / share

There are 3 types of files on DvD disc=>.vob, .ifo & .bup. IFO is an index file containing navigational info, i.e., where a video chapter begins & where audio & subtitle streams exist w/in the movie (VOB) file. Only the video.vob file is used for editing - convert if not supported.

>>> Import VOB files (mpeg2) directly using Ulead VStudio or Power Director

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

Or use .FREE. Windows movie maker (entry-level editor bundled w/ XP or Vista)

Unfortunately, .vob is not supported by wmmaker.

Convert video.vob files to avi or wmv first before import to editing app.

=>Try Prism or Kates (free video converter)

- google, download & open app

- set supported output format/resolution (avi; wmv) & pc folder destination

- insert FINALIZED DvD disc to pc drive

- add video.vob files from DvD folder/Video_TS

video editing process- XP/wmm2

>>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Import converted video files, music, pics-

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Finish (render)- save Movie –OK for youTube, also save Project.msmmw file

>>> Share-burn to DvD, use DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick, Nero, etc.)

For Vista/wmm6, t’is similar: Import/ Edit/ Publish/

Answer 2

You may try the fun and easy software Movavi VideoSuite which has powerful functions and can let you:

    * Rip or Convert DVD to Just About Any Other Video Format

    * Capture video from your digital and web cameras

    * Convert DVD and video to run on any mobile device (iPod, Zune, PSP, Cell Phone, Pocket PC and more!)

    * Split and merge video files

    * Add filters and special effects

    * Backup and copy DVDs

    * Burn data, audio, and video CDs and DVDs

    * Create classy video postcards

There is the free download link:

http://www.dvd-video-converters.com/dvdv...

Also, you can google some other ones which I think will not better than the cool Movavi VideoSuite:

http://www.yahoo.com

Answer 3

If you have a mini dvd camcorder….

You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer 's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (i downloaded handbrake file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.