How do I download a DVD to my iMac?

I'm new at this, have not tried this before. I have a privately made DVD of a one-act play I produced this summer. I want to download it to my iMac so I can upload it to my website's server. I have not found a "download" feature under Finder or elsewhere, nor does the DVD itself indicate a download feature. Maybe the latter is the problem and the DVD will not let itself be downloaded. But I'm not sure of this. I will ask the DVD maker. But meanwhile I ask the community if anyone can tell me how to download the DVD.
JRF

I've never used Mac DVD Video Converter
I looked at Mac DVDRipperPro... but was put off by the $.
I've been very happy with Handbrake. The price is right (free )... and it has plenty of options for the output of the final video format. It is a little more complex, but the built-in presets are helpful in that regard.

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