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Importing selected clips from a finalized DVD into PPCS4?

Aug 14, 2011 11:03 AM

I'm looking for the best way to extract small segments of video from a FINALIZED DVD (DVD-R) onto my computer for further editing.  I've tried with Premier Elements, Premier Pro CS4, Roxio, Norton and a few others.  Most all of them all import the complete file rather than giving you the option of selecting a specific piece of video.  For example, if I create a project consisting of 10 entertainers/acts in PP CS4 and take it to ENCORE to create a DVD disc, it is created as a single file.  Now, let's say I want to export/extract a specific entertainer/act.  WHAT I WANT TO DO IS VIEW/SEARCH THE DVD,  FIND THE ACT I'M LOOKING FOR AND CREATE AN 'IN' AND 'OUT' POINT TO EXTRACT/COPY/EXPORT THE WANTED ACT INSTEAD OF THE COMPLETE MOVIE/PROJECT.

 

Even when I use Premier Elements...I go to the GET MEDIA tab (from PC DVD drive) and the VIDEO IMPORTER opens and runs for a LONG TIME to open the 1-2 hour movie/file.  I can then select the VOB file and click GET MEDIA which is another long wait for it to copy.  The copied file is the complete VOB file and I only wanted one act (a 2-3 minute segment).

 

Again, what I want to do is, VIEW/SEARCH THE DVD,  FIND THE ACT I'M LOOKING FOR  AND CREATE AN 'IN' AND 'OUT' POINT TO EXTRACT/COPY/EXPORT THE WANTED  ACT INSTEAD OF THE COMPLETE MOVIE/PROJECT.

 

CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH THIS?

Tom Mullica

tomasred@centurytel.net

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  • John T Smith
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    1. John T Smith,
    Aug 14, 2011 11:54 AM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    I don't think this is possible with any version of Premiere... setting in/out during capture is only possible with DV or HDV via Firewire from a tape camera

     

    For VOB from a DVD you must import the entire file (VOB's are maximum .99Gig per file, due to the DVD structure) and then once you have the file imported into Premiere, you may set in/out points for further use

     

    Read Bill Hunt on editing a VOB/MPG file http://forums.adobe.com/thread/464549?tstart=0


    Edit Vob http://premierepro.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ:How_do_I_import_VOB_files_/_edit _a_DVD%3F

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    2. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 14, 2011 12:10 PM   in reply to John T Smith
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    Thanks a million, John.  Just looking for a shortcut!

    Tom

     
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    3. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 14, 2011 12:17 PM   in reply to John T Smith
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    very helpful links...thanks again, John

    Tom

     
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  • Jim Simon
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    Aug 14, 2011 12:47 PM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    Here's what I'd do.

     

    http://www.videohelp.com/tools/XviD4PSP

     

    DVD Convert.png

     

    You'll notice on the borrom left, you can set In/Out points for the conversion.

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    5. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 15, 2011 1:29 PM   in reply to John T Smith
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    John...

    One more question.  Can I do this with hardware instead of software?  We

    know we can capture video from a camera to computer with a firewire...is

    there a cord/connection that can go from DVD player to computer so I can

    accomplish my goal?  I don't think RCA cables would work, would they?

    Tom

     
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  • Bill Hunt
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    6. Bill Hunt,
    Aug 15, 2011 1:46 PM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    Tom,

     

    Yes, one can do this via hardware. There are two things to consider: the pass-through capabilities of the camera, and the possible In & Out connections. Instead of a camera, I use a Canopus A-D Bridge, but a camera with pass-through capabilities and the correct cables will work fine too.

     

    One thing that you will obviously not have is Device Control, but if you have the deck's remote in one hand, and the mouse in the other, by about the third time that you control both the deck and the Capture, you will have it down. Do not worry about a few extra Frames, as you can just Trim those out.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Hunt

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    7. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 15, 2011 1:51 PM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    Jim...

    I have the AVS converter but I can't see where to cut (in/out points) to

    select the section I want.  You say, NOTICE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT, YOU CAN SET

    IN/OUT POINTS FOR CONVERSION.  The bottom left of WHERE?

    Tom

     
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    8. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 15, 2011 1:55 PM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    I now see the APPLY TRIM at the bottom left corner.

    Tom

     
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    9. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 15, 2011 2:06 PM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    Jim...

    When I go to the download site, I see MANY download links...where do I find

    the latest/best for windows7?

    I really appreciate your help.

    Thanks,

    Tom

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    10. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 15, 2011 3:09 PM   in reply to Bill Hunt
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    Bill...

    Can I go out of my DVD player with s-video cable and into my computer with

    the same...or does it have to be a firewire cable on the computer side?  OR,

    do I need a digital converter box between?

    Tom

     
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  • Bill Hunt
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    11. Bill Hunt,
    Aug 15, 2011 5:00 PM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    I would NOT use S-Video, but composite cables instead. I would also doubt that your camera has an S-Video Input.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Hunt

     
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  • Jim Simon
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    Aug 16, 2011 1:17 AM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    where do I find

    the latest/best for windows7?

     

    Some things you just have to suss out on your own, Tom.  This one isn't that hard.

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    13. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 17, 2011 11:01 AM   in reply to John T Smith
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    Thanks again, John...I appreciate your help.

    Tom

     
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    Aug 17, 2011 11:01 AM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    Jim...

    Downloaded what I need and wanted to thank you again.

    Tom

     
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  • Jim Simon
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    Aug 18, 2011 8:54 AM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    Glad you got it working.

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    16. Tom Mullica,
    Aug 23, 2011 7:22 AM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    Jim...

    One quick question.  I have Premier Pro CS4 and a friend has offered to give

    me Soundbooth CS5.  Will that work OK with Premier Pro CS4 or do I have to

    install Soundbooth CS4?

    Thanks as always.

    Tom

     
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  • Jim Simon
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    Aug 23, 2011 8:35 AM   in reply to Tom Mullica
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    The program will work as a stand alone, but you may not get the interoperability between PP and SB.

     
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  • Tom Mullica
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    Aug 23, 2011 11:45 AM   in reply to Jim Simon
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    Jim...

    That's what I wanted to know...thanks, buddy.

    Tom

     
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