Converting VOB files with MPEG Streamclip

I'm trying to convert the video from a DVD camera to a format I can edit then burn to DVD. I have a few questions.
1. I copied the files from the DVDs to my hard drive. The folder contains .vob, .ifo, and bup files.
Are the other files needed or just the VOBs? Can I delete the others?
2. Per the recommendations in this forum, I downloaded MPEG Streamclip 1.9 to convert the files
from .vob to another format that I can edit in Final Cut Express. When I load the file and then
when I attempt to export it stops me and tells me that I must download apple's MPEG 4 playback
component.
Is this all I need to do to export into another format, or will I have to add another
program/component?
What would be the best format to export to if the purpose is to edit in FCE then burn to DVD?

Yes, you'll need the MPEG2 component (not 4). That will do it for the purchased software stuff.
Export to Quicktime DV/NTSC (or DV/PAL if that's the local standard).
Have fun.
x

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.. I want to chop into 304 minute segments .. select the VOB file.. there appears to be nothing there (time shows 0:00:00,00) ..
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Other than Handbrake (as suggested by Fritzables) have a look at MPEG Streamclip. It's a free download from the developer (Squared 5), available here:
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
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hi, im tinkering with mpeg streamclip and its giving me problems because it won't open my ripped dvd files from my desktop. It keeps giving me the same message "no VOB files can be found". Can anyone help me, this doesn't make sense. I also found online that you need Apple Mpeg-2 playback component in order to use mpeg streamclip. Even though I have OS X Lion, should I download the add-on?

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http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
which is free, but you must also have the Apple mpeg2 plugin :
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
(unless you are running Lion in which case see below))
which is a mere $20.
Another possibility is to use DVDxDV:
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which costs $25.
For the benefit of others who may read this thread:
Obviously the foregoing only applies to DVDs you have made yourself, or other home-made DVDs that have been given to you. It will NOT work on copy-protected commercial DVDs, which in any case would be illegal.
And from the TOU of these forums:
Keep within the Law
No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.
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From the MPEG Streamclip homepage
The installer of the MPEG-2 Playback Component may refuse to install the component in Lion. Apple states the component is unnecessary in Lion, however MPEG Streamclip still needs it.
To install the component in Lion, please download MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b7 beta above; inside the disk image you will find the Utility MPEG2 Component Lion: use it to install the MPEG-2 Playback Component in Lion. The original installer's disk image (QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg) is required.
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