The Only Way to Import from DVD is to Encode the VOBs First?

Is there any way to get video from DVDs straight into Premiere? I guess I can import the VOBs but there's a lot of weirdness with that and that's besides the fact that to keep those files on the hard drive is ridiculous considering their size. Any ideas? If you're sure that there's no other way then please say so. Logically thinking, I doubt there is some magical other way but ya know... Either way, maybe I can get suggestions on what people find to be the best way? Thanks ^^

David,
There are three basic ways to do this. Ann mentioned two. The other is to play the DVD from a DVD player, into an A -> D converter (your digital camera could well work for this) and capture with appropriate software. Save as DV-AVI. Each method has its ups-n-downs, but should/could get the job done.
Also see Craig's question, "Why are you editing VOBs?" as there could well be a better workflow.
Hunt
PS Elements is a tad kinder to VOB's on Import, but not by much. I'd still use one of the three above methods.

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