Getting a dvd onto my mac

i have been trying for hours to get my dvd onto my mac. eventually what i need to do is import my dvd into imovie and then edit it. i have read many posts and i do not think that they answer my question. all i need is someone to explain step by step how i get my dvd onto my mac as a file and then make it usable for imovie. please help me understand this
imac Mac OS X (10.4.8)

kotomoto,
I'll just list my 3 favorite solutions
Hardware Solution
If you have a mini DV camcorder with A/V ports you can connect the output of a Standalone DVD player to your camcorder (instead of the TV). You'll record the output from the DVD player to tape in your mini DV camcorder and import the tape into iMovie (excellent quality).
Software Solutions
DVDxDV $25 (very popular)
http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm
Or
Matti Haveri explains "How to convert DVD to DV for iMovie" Using Mpeg Streamclip (Free) and the Quicktime Mpeg2 play back component
($20)
http://www.sjoki.uta.fi/~shmhav/SVCDon_a_Macintosh.html#edit_convertMPEG
Note: Remember with Mpeg Streamclip you'll need the $20 Quicktime Mpeg2 play back component to convert the vob(mpeg2) files on the DVD to DV format for import into iMovie.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
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