Mini-DvDs+20 inch iMac=???

Hey,
I'm attempting to transfer video files off of mini memorex dvd-rs, convert the files into .avis and then burn them back onto a DVD. It is proving incredibly frustrating to do on windows. I was wondering whether there was any way to do this on my iMac, considering it has superior video editing possibilities.

If you have an external tray loading DVD drive (firewire) they typically can accommodate mini-DVDs. Also, if you or someone you know has a DV camera that uses Mini DVDs you could hook it directly to the mac as well (firewire again...I do not know what models do and don't have firewire) and iMovie will import the data no problem. I know some DVD cameras only support USB, which iMovie will not recognize.

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Hi f
Very good advices from Sue ! (Hi Sue !)
Karsten has collected it like this:
Hi
A. don't put a mini DVD into Your iMac. You need a trayloaded DVD to do this.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3822853&#3822853
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QuicktimeKirk stated: I use the analogy of the old Polaroid
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http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6018.shtml
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... and, next time, try the forum's search-feature...
from Beverly M.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42724
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Mini-DvDs+20 inch iMac=???

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