Why can't I import from a DVD to iMovie?

i just downloaded mac the ripper and and ripped my dvd to work with on iMovie....it still doesnt wanna import onto iMovie.....any suggestions?

When i look at the files they do say VOB though....is there any way you could explain it in simpler terms?
They say a picture is worth a thousand words -- here is a "Quickie" tutorial demonstration how iSquint (Google for a free copy) can be used to convert one or more VOB files to MPEG-4 (or H.264) compression formats that can be edited in iMovie '08. I normally recommend starting with this application so the new user can get a feel for the conversion process. This application is free but limits output to MPEG-4 (default format but fastest) or H.264 (better quality for a given data rate but longer transcoding). Then, if the individual wishes to invest in a better application with more capabilities, he or she can make an "informed" decision having already seen what results are available for free with this application.
TUTORIAL 025: Converting Multiplexed MPEG-2 Content

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