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.
How do I get it into Imovie.
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
-DH

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