How can I import video into iMovie from a DVD?

How can I import video into iMovie from a DVD?
Thanks,
Doug Davis

You can do this with a free app called MPEG Streamclip and a $20 quicktime component from Apple.
See detailed instructions here.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3951

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