How do you get video from a DVD to a computer to edit it?

Question

I burned some videos of mine from my cam onto a dvd. But now when i put it in my comp and try to get the videos off it pop up all this stuff and saying i have to zip the files or something but anyway all i want to do is edit it using windows movie maker.

Help please? Thanks

Answer 1

I use HandBrake:

http://handbrake.fr/

Answer 2

How to Rip a DVD:

http://www.wikihow.com/Rip-a-DVD

Answer 3

Is this a DVD from a miniDVD camera?

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.