IMovie Import for iDVD onestep

I am in the process of converting my DV tapes to DVD's using iDVD onestep. Is there any way to import to iMovieHD from the iDVD onestep disc? So that the archived onestep iDVD discs can be used later for making iMoives.
iMac Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Hi Guys:
Once a movie has been burned to DVD it is not DV anymore and so imovie can't read it unless it is converted back (which really degrades the quality).
I'd keep the DV tapes as my backup..not DVD.
If you'd like to try the DVD, then you'll need to read:
Using Mpeg (DVD) footage
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
And get one or two of these helpful tools:
MPEG StreamClip:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/mpegstreamclip.html
Apple MPEG2 PlayBack Component:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
DVDxDV
http://www.dvdxdv.com/
:)Sue

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