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Ripping a DVD file for Premiere
Hey y’all, I have some footage on dvd-r’s that I would like to rip in order to edit it in Premiere. I have been using Handbrake, and so far it has been working to rip the files into an MP4 format that is editable in Premiere.
However, for some reason, one of the dvd-r’s that I’ve ripped into MP4 will not open in Premiere. I tried several times, re-ripping it, but still no luck. I then tried ripping it to an MKV file, and it opens fine outside of Premiere, but of course Premiere does not support MKV. I then proceeded to use Handbrake to turn the MKV into an MP4, but it still won’t open, in Premiere or outside of Premiere (with VLC).
I’m confused as to why this is happening, any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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8 Replies
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Handbrake is a less than ideal solution for what you’re doing. Handbrake is more intended for you to rip a DVD for use on your iProduct or Android device while taking that long flight somewhere. It’s not meant to rip the file into a quality format intended for editing.
What you should be using is MPEG Streamclip – https://www.squared5.com
Works for either Windows or Mac, and it allows you to rip the DVD off into a codec/format of your choice. It’s free to download and use.
Ryan Holmes
http://www.ryanholmes.me
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Thanks for the response. I tried using that program, and the same issue is happening. I can rip the file, but for some reason when I try and play the ripped version of it, it doesn’t work! Please, any suggestions would be helpful!
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Rip the file into a QuickTime .mov movie file using either DV NTSC, ProRes, or DNxHD as the codec. You could also make an AVI file if you are on a Windows box. Again, insert the codec of your choice into the AVI container and import into your NLE.
Ryan Holmes
http://www.ryanholmes.me
@CutColorPost -
Try copying the .vob files to another drive and change the extension to .mpg.
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Ah! Thanks so much for the help guys, yeah that worked Ryan! Thanks again!!
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Why rip at all? Premiere supports NATIVE editing of the .vob files, just move from the disc to your hard drive and then Import them. That way you are not transcoding and adding quality loss. No need to change file extension, .vob is fine.
Thanks
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers -
Jeff – I didn’t know that PPro could take VOB files right off the disc. That’s good to know. Nice tip.
The reason I recommended transcoding is if he wanted to get to other apps for graphics or color correction. Those probably wouldn’t play as nicely with vob files.
Ryan Holmes
http://www.ryanholmes.me
@CutColorPost -
I prefer Aunsoft DVD ripper than Handbrake because the interface of handbrake is too complecated for me……
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