DVD Into Final Cut

Hello, all!
Is there a way to "peel" footage off a DVD into FCP?
Thanx!

This is interesting, and informative
Thanx, NickI
David S. I actually intend to get my school to "drop the grand" as soon as I am comfortable enough to have an opinion on it. I need to be able to make a case to my Principal. I cannot do that unless I know what I'm talking about. To do that, I need to try the app. Apple's policies, impudent boldness, impertinence and sauciness aside, we're talking about "dropping a grand" here, a grand that is not mine. I need to be able to justify that, bro!
I think the fact that my friend actually thought of and made attempts co involve Apple in this process, should reassure you, that there is no disingenuity here.
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