QT and .vob files

I received some video files from my bro's sony dvd video camera. The files associated with the videos are .bup, .ifo, & .vob. I can't get the videos to play. Not sure if I can.
Any ideas?

I did what you said and QT does play the video files now. Problem I have now is that there is no sound with the files.
And what did you do? Are you plying the files in MPEG Streamclip or the QT Player? If you converted the files, then to what compression format. VOB (M2V/AC3) files are not natively supported by QT. Adding the the QT MPEG-2 Playback component only allows playback of the MPEG-2 video content -- not the AC3 audio. You can play the files in MPEG Streamclip, but if you want to play them in QT, you much convert the files to a fully supported audio and video compression format. For instance, you can have MPEG Streamclip convert the VOBs to MPEG (multiplexed M2V/MP2) files which will then play with audio in the QT Player (assuming the files contain audio).

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Converting .BUP. IFO and .VOB files

Hello,
I have a dvd of my high school football that when you insert it into a DVD player or into a computer using DVD Player on the Mac it plays fine. However, when I try to rip the files using MactheRipper or Handbrake it stays in .BUP .IFO and .VOB files. I want to know if anyone knows how I can somehow convert these files or get them into iMovie so that I can edit them. The videos don't have sound files, in case that matters.
Thanks

You're viewing multiplexed DVD-Video data (this is called "muxed" for short). As such, it is in a format that is for playback only.
You'll need to demultiplex (or "demux") the data stream to something you can edit.
Mactheripper only copies DVD-Video data and provides no demultiplexing.
Handbrake effectively converts DVD-Video data to other play only formats (like MPEG4 for your iPod).
DVDxDV (and DVDxDV Pro) is a software application meant for doing just what you are trying to do ($50 to $80, depending on the version you purchase).
Also, if you have Roxio Toast, you can use it to export the multiplexed video stream to something that you can edit ($100, but you can often find it on sale or with a rebate).
Whatever application you find to do this, DV-NTSC QuickTime is a good choice to convert to. It's the same format you would have after capturing digital video from MiniDV tape. It's the same frame size and frame rate as MPEG2 NTSC, just a different compression type (DV/DVCPro-NTSC rather than MPEG2).
Avoid extracting the DVD-Video stream to MPEG2. This might get you something that can be played with QuickTime (if you have the MPEG2 playback component installed), but it's not a compression type for editing.
-Warren

WMP and VOB files via web site

I have created a web page that will list cover images all of my backed up DVD's that I have on an external hard drive and each cover images is linked to the first VTS_01_1.VOB file for that DVD.
I am testing the page to see how it works for each device I have. The page works flawlessly with my Samsung tablet, the player I have installed on the tablet will automatically go from VTS_01_1.VOB to VTS_01_2.VOB and so on until movie is
done.
If I use my Windows 7 pc & IE 8, WMP will open and play the VTS_01_1.VOB and stop at the end of that file, how can I get WMP to continue to the next file automatically?
I have also tried placed the file VIDEO_TS.IFO & VTS_01_0.IFO in the link and then my tablet will not play it and WMP will not open and play it also. When I use this link in IE I will get a dialogue box asking if I want to save or
open, I select open and WMP will open and then give me a message "The selected file has an extension (.IFO) that is not recognized by Windows Media Player, but the Player may still be able to play it. Because the........ Do you want the Player to
try to play this Content? YES / NO.
I select YES and then I get a dialogue box "WMP cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file.
So why will WMP work if I double click the file on the pc directly in the folder and not via the web page?

WMP access files present in a particular folder, the order in which the IFO file or linked VOB file is desinged. However, when it comes to webpage, WMP treats the location as remote and hence will not proceed to next file automatically, even if linked in
the IFO file. This is a security feature to avoid any execution of code from unknown source.
I can suggest adding the VOB file in a playlist, like ASX file, and that file will be opened by WMP and navigation between different VOB files is possible.
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Quicktime and VOB files

I am trying to export a vob file (legal, it's my production) as a quicktime so that I can edit in FCP. My problem is that I can only play back the first 19 seconds of my 28 minutes of media when opened in quicktime. I recently downloaded OpenShiiva and was able to encode an Xvid, but even as a QT movie it will not import into FC. Any ideas?

Well, a search here would find lots of ideas.
1. Buy Apple MPEG-2 component for QT
2. Use (free) MPEG Streamclip to open VOBs, correct timecode errors.
3. With Streamclip, Export to DV (or any QT format but DV makes sense for editing)
4. Use in FC or iMovie.
Note the 19 seconds is 99.9% due to timecode errors. The data is broken up and MPEG-2 depends on timecodes so you fix those as above. Then you will see all 28 minutes.
Also note had you been able to export more than 19 seconds you woudl have lost all the audio.

How do I import an old home movie on DVD into iMovie with video_ts content and .vob files

Hi, as a new mac user I would appreciate any help to use imovie to import an old home movie on DVD with movie_ts content and .vob

You need to convert the VOB files in the TS-Folder of the DVD back to DV which iMovie is designed to handle. For that you need mpegStreamclip:
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
which is free, but you must also have the Apple mpeg2 plugin :
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A/quicktime-mpeg-2-playback-component-f or-mac-os-x
(unless you are running Lion in which case see below))
which is a mere $20.
Another possibility is to use DVDxDV:
http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm
which costs $25.
For the benefit of others who may read this thread:
Obviously the foregoing only applies to DVDs you have made yourself, or other home-made DVDs that have been given to you. It will NOT work on copy-protected commercial DVDs, which in any case would be illegal.
And from the TOU of these forums:
Keep within the Law
No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.
If you are running Lion or later:
From the MPEG Streamclip homepage
The installer of the MPEG-2 Playback Component may refuse to install the component in Lion. Apple states the component is unnecessary in Lion onwards, however MPEG Streamclip still needs it. See this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3381
To install the component in Lion, please download MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b7 beta above; inside the disk image you will find the Utility MPEG2 Component Lion: use it to install the MPEG-2 Playback Component in Lion. The original installer's disk image (QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg) is required.
The current versions of MPEG Streamclip cannot take advantage of the built-in MPEG-2 functionality of Lion. For MPEG-2 files you still need to install the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, which is not preinstalled in Lion. (The same applies to Mountain Lion and Mavericks even though they have it preinstalled.) You don't have to install QuickTime 7.

Final Cut Pro X and .vob files

Hi
How do I import a .vob file into Final Cut Pro X?
I use an iMac with Mavericks installed.
Thanks

Hi Tom
I've just read through an old post from May 2013 on this forum you answered, found here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5010061?start=0&tstart=0
If I have to use the 1.9.3b8 version of MPEG Streamclip where do I get the QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg component from? Do I purchase from apple (will Mavericks let me install?) or is there somewhere else I should get the file from?
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How can I get IFO, BUP and VOB files to play on my iPad

I have a DVD of my vacation that a friend made using iMovie. But I can't get it to load on my iPad to play. Any idea how to do this cheaply?

You don't.
Those are DVD format files and are not playable on any ios devices.
You will have to use handbrake to convert the video on the dvd to a compatible format.

How to play VIDEO_TS.VOB files?

I have a tv show that I would like to watch on my MacBook Air. I inserted the DVD in my external dvd drive and an image of a cd showed up on my desktop. I opened it and it had two folders (AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS). The AUDIO_TS folder is empty but the VIDEO_TS folder has .BUP, .IFO , and .VOB files. I bought the show online and I checked their FAQs and it says that all their DVDs are Region Free and will work in any country and can be played on any computer and dvd player. It works fine on my blu ray player but I want to watch it on my MBA, how do I do that?

Never mind. Got it played on the built in DVD Player app.

What is a .vob file and how can I play it in Quicktime Player?

I have a video file .vob. I can play it in VLC, but I would like to be able to play it in Quicktime. Do I need to change its file type? And to what? And how?

VLC Player...
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
VOB stands for DVD Video Object and is the core file of a DVD containing the actual movie data, an MPEG movie stream and the supported audio...
http://techie-buzz.com/how-to/what-is-a-vob-file-how-to-open-vob-files.html

Converted VOB file to mpeg with Freemake Video Converter and still not able to load same file in Premiere CS6

I have this project where I needed to change the audio part from a dvd so first tried to load VOB file but Adobe Premiere did not support VOB file so then used Freemake Video Convert tool to convert in to mpeg file so that I can import in premiere timeline. Still no success so I guess its not supported either.

Maybe you are missing some codec. CS6 does support mpeg.
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Reduced quality of .vob and avi files

Hi Guys
I need some help please.
I am working on a trail version of adobe elements 10 on a new macbook pro lion.
No problem installing application.
When I import video either in vob from dvd or avi format, the quality of the video is reduced tremendously, there are no white black lines, no jumping, just low quality.
On the bottom right hand side, the application tells me that it is doing something called conforming.
When I play the same video in vlc on the mac, or on my pc, the video runs fine with no problems and the picture is crystal clear.
I tried the things suggested in support:
1. Rendering
2. Checked the fps are the same as the original video ie 25 fps
3. Tried using application to convert vob file to mp4 of all different levels of quality using external program (wondershare video converter ultimate for mac)
Elements looks like a great program, the closest to the magix I used to run on my pc, but the problem at the moment is that the quality is reduced.
Is there a codec problem?
The vob and avi files are not recognized by quicktime.
Please let me know asap
Thanks
Simon

Much has to do with which project settings you've selected in Premiere Elements when you set up your project. (For DVD video, you should be using the Hard Disk Camcorder/standard definition settings for your project.) You also should not mix DVD and AVI footage in a project. They interlace very differently and this can cause problems in your output.
Much also depends on where your AVIs are coming from. Unless your AVIs are from a miniDV camcorder, captured over a FireWire connection, you are likely working with a codec that is not fully compatible with the program. Where did these AVIs come from?
Conforming is an important part of the process of the program rendering non-workflow formats (such as DVD VOB files) into editable workflow formats. Allow the program the fully conform your DVD video and use the proper project presets and you should get results that are virtually identical to the original footage.
Parts 1 and 2 of my free 8 part Basic Training tutorials at Premiere Elements support site Muvipix.com will help you understand how and why project set-up and proper footage formats are so important.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/537685?tstart=0

I have a DVD folder (VOB files)that was rip for me. They play correctly though it has the minus icon and the folder empty and I can't get permission to retrieve my home videos files .

I have a DVD folder (VOB files) that was rip for me form my VSH. The DVD play correctly though it has the minus icon on the folder and appears to be empty and I can't get permission to retrieve my home videos files .

You're not dealing with your typical DVD-Video data structure with a SONATA_VOLUME. This type of data structure is designed to prevent someone from extracting the data and it's very effective at doing so. You've probably already found that the applications that allow you to copy, extract and convert the standard DVD-Video data structure (a "VIDEO_TS" volume) will not work with a SONATA_VOLUME (apps like Toast, MactheRipper and Handbrake).
While making a digital copy is pretty much not an option with a SONATA_VOLUME, capturing the video and sound via an analog to digital capture usually works just fine. Of course, that's not nearly as simple as popping the disc into your computer and a drag and drop or just clicking "convert" or "extract" and waiting for the copy or conversion to finish.
Do you have any video hardware for capturing analog video? A MiniDV camcorder will do the trick if your Mac has a FireWire port. You'll also need video capture software. I'd recommend a version of iMovie that supports DV-NTSC, Final Cut Express or Final Cut Pro.
My Sony DVD recorder creates SONATA_VOLUMES while my Panasonic DVD recorder creates VIDEO_TS folders. The Sony is unplugged and sitting in the corner.
-Warren

I have a Macbook Air (july 2012) with OS X 10.8.3 installed. I have dvds with .vob files and have Quicktime Version 10.2 (603.12). I can't play the DVDs. Thereare some features of QT that I like, e.g. precise frame selection and save as .png file-help

I have a Macbook Air (july 2012) with OS X 10.8.3 installed. I have dvds with .vob files and have Quicktime Version 10.2 (603.12). I can't play the DVDs. There are some features of QT that I like, e.g. precise frame selection and save as .png file-help. Am I missing some Apple software? I thought QT for Mountain Lion could convert the .vob files - is there some setting that I have missed?
Any suggestions that preserves a simple workflow much appreciated.

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I am trying to edit VOB files and Photoshop cs6 ext. won't accept them.

I am trying to edit some VOB files from my daughter's wedding CD. But Photoshop won't accept that format. I read that I could just change the extension to AVI and drag them in. I did that and it opened them but the video and audio didn't sync. The size was distorted but I figured out that I could change the aspect ratio to widescreen from the view menu which looks pretty normal. But I see black lines on the sides of the video. What do I have to do to be able to edit the video??
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VOBs are multiplexed MPEG-2 DVD files and they adhere therefore to the DVD spec - 720x576 pixels, 1.43 pixel aspect ratio. Anyway, you are wasting your time. The files will need to be converted in an external tool to be usable in PS and even then the question is how much sense it makes to edit video in Photoshop, especialyl when it contains audio. Premiere or other edit programs would be much more adequate.
Mylenium

VOB file and Imovie

I am a novice..I have a DVD with VOB files and would LOVE to get it into Imovie.
I have DVD Ripper and it is now showing up as an mp4 file in my final cut software.
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Thanks.

Use MPEG Streamclip or DVDxDV to convert the DVD's VOB files into an editable format. Here's a tutorial on MPEG Streamclip: http://www.secondchairvideo.com/?p=739
For other iMovie questions, the iMovie forums are here: http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=141
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