My homemade DVDs won't open in Quicktime or Final Cut Express. Do I need a converter? They seem to be .VOB/.BUP/.IFO files. Thank you!

My homemade DVDs won't open in Quicktime or Final Cut Express. Do I need a converter? MPEG Streamclip didn't work. They seem to be .VOB, .BUP and .IFO files.
Help please!
Vicki

David, thank you so much. After a great deal of frustration and despair at ever getting it working, I can now edit my precious home movies. Appreciate you taking the time to help me! Vicki

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