How to import a dvd file on final cut express

I don't have a camcorder. The footage I want to work on is on a dvd. Is it possible to import it and if yes how? When I open the DVD on my desktop, I have two folder. One audio and one video. The files extension in the video folder are .bup .ifo .vob. Is it possible to convert the files without loosing quality?
What do you suggest ?
Many thanks

Search would give you lots of results for this
Basically you need to encode the DVD's MPEG2 file to a format FCE understands, like DV/HDV
You can use software like MPEG Streamclip or DVxDVD to do this

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