Copying Audio Video files from previous iDVD project (no longer on my mac)

What is the proper way to copy a selected piece of media from a previous iDVD I made? (Unfortunately I don't have the original files just an iDVD disc.)
I want the video w/ accompanying audio but not the template it was created with. I want to rename this clip and create a new iDVD using a different background template. Can it be done?
Machine Model:Power Mac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   CPU Speed:800 MHz
Machine Model:Power Mac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   CPU Speed:800 MHz
Machine Model:Power Mac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   CPU Speed:800 MHz
Machine Model:Power Mac G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   CPU Speed:800 MHz

Hi Antony,
sure you can, but you will realize a (dramatic) loss of quality, DVD is normally end-of-the-road, playback only:
get for 20$ the Apple mpeg2 plugin
and for free the tool Streamclip
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
Streamclip allows you to export just parts of a DVD...
hope I could be helpful

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