Ripping clips from DVD using Capture?

[nutmegger]

I am trying to rip short video clips off a DVD and eventually convert them into AVI files. I know that Roxio can convert file types, but I can't figure out how to get the files off the DVD, in order to cut out short segments.

 

When I go to "Capture," it says that my DVD has no files on it.

 

On the DVD are IFO files, BUP files, and PowerDVD files. (I suspect the PowerDVD files may be a problem)

 

There are no copyright issues here, since it is footage of state government proceedings and is in the public domain. I don't think it's protected (although I'm not sure how to tell).

 

I am basically wondering why this does not show up on "Capture." And is Roxio 7.5 even capable of ripping video segments?

[Guest ml]

When I go to "Capture," it says that my DVD has no files on it.

(I suspect the PowerDVD files may be a problem)

 

Power DVD files? What is the file extension on those files?

[nutmegger]

Power DVD files? What is the file extension on those files?

 

When I check out "Properties" for these files it doesn't have an extension on them (is this possible?!!) It just says Type of File: PowerDVD File.

 

I am able to open these files in Windows Media Player, but they remain labeled as "PowerDVD File."

 

The file names have no extensions in them.

[cdanteek]

You have hide extensions checked! Open tools, folder options, view inside the video ts folder. The power DVD is just a icon take over that you should be able to undo in power DVD.

 

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[Guest ml]

Okay - they are .VOB files.

 

When you're in Capture, check for a second listing of your DVD drive in the list of devices.

 

There should be a film strip and the text DVD on top of the icon. ( It's a bug in the program.)

[nutmegger]

Okay - they are .VOB files.