Converting DVD-r for use in FCE

I have video on DVCPro, which I plan to burn to DVD-r, so that I can edit it in Final Cut Express. Will this work? If so, how?
P.S. I've already downloaded MPEG Streamclip 1.8 (as suggested on another post discussion), but I'm not sure it will do the trick since it didn't say the person started the process with DVD-r.
Help please...deadline looming!!

Yeah, you are right, but the camera and FCE aren't in the same place, and can't be. UGH!
I think my answer lies within your initial question ("Are you burning the raw DVCPRO file to a DVD-r or are you converting your video and burning it as a playable DVD?") Problem is, I have no idea how to anwer this! Sorry I'm so clueless. I think I may have to go back into work, so that I can properly explain the setup to you...but being ever optimistic, I will rudimentarily explain it now, and maybe maybe you'll know what the heck I'm talking about. Ok...I was told all I have to do is pop the DVC Pro tape into the deck, make sure the 'DVD' button is pressed on this thin, silver, shiny machine to the right of it, press play on the deck, press record on the shiny machine. Pathetic, I know...
Thanks for your patience.

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DVDxDV (free trial, 25$, Pro: 90$)
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VisualHub (23.32$)
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connect a miniDV Camcorder with analogue input to a DVD-player and transfer disk to tape/use as converter
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http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
http://karsten.schluter.googlepages.com/convertdvdstodvs
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* always make sure you have proper rights and licensing from the copyright owner when using any footage other than your own. DVDxDV and MPEG Streamclip should not be used to convert footage from commercially released DVDs.

Welcome to the Forum.
Search is your friend. Surely you jest about "can't find it anywhere". Just scan the posts for the last week or so. Also, read the FCP manual about what format can be edited within FCP.

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