On 16/04/2012, at 11:12 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> On 15/04/2012, at 9:11 PM, Stephen Chape wrote:
>
>> Hi folks .. this one has me stumped !
>>
>> I have converted two VOB files from a DVD to MP4 files to import into iMovie.
>> They were both videoed today on a camcorder then the DVD was made for me.
>>
>> One has converted fine retaining the 16:9 aspect ratio.
>> The other has converted with both sides squashed in to make it look like a
>> tall 4:3 video.
>>
>> I have tried numerous applications to change the ratio but no success.
>> VLC Player will change the AR of the VOB file to 16:9 while playing, but
>> will not save the resulting video.
>>
>> Any ideas please ?
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> 16:9 Widescreen is Aspect Ratio: 16:9 − 720x576 PAL
> What application did you use to convert the VOB files?
>
> Toast Titanium 10 or 11 can convert ‘unprotected’ DVD VIDEO_TS folder to MP4
> format.
> I’ve edited and then converted ‘unprotected’ DVDs using Toast.
> If you have Toast and require instructions how to do this, post back and I’ll
> send instructions
>
> Quicktime Pro I’m sure can convert VOB to MP4 also.
>
> Also, any video files that the VLC Player can play it can convert to .mp4.
> The list includes popular video format such as VCD’s .dat/.mpg, DVD Video’s
> .vob, etc.
> The process is technically call Transcoding, and it’s simple, fast and best
> of all, free-of-charge.
>
> 1. Launch VLC Player and select the “Streaming/Exporting Wizard…” from its
> File menu.
> 2. Select the “Transcode/Save to file” option.
> 3. Click the “Choose…” button and select your .vob file.
> 4. Tick “Transcode video” and select the “H.264″ codec and 1024 kb/s.
> 5. Tick “Transcode audio” and select the “MPEG 4 Audio” codec and 192 kb/s.
> 6. Select “MPEG 4/ MP4″ as the Encapsulation format.
> 7. Click the “Choose…” button and Save As “NewFileName.mp4″ to your Desktop.
> 8. Click “Finish” to begin transcoding.
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
Hi again Stephen,
I just found time to read your email more thoroughly and give it more thought.
If you intend on editing later on, you want to avoid compressed codecs like
MPEG-4, H.264, etc.
These are delivery codecs and don't edit well due to their aggressive
compression.
I prefer to archive my Video, and Edit in iMovie in DV format. DV codec
material will import fine into iMovie without any conversion.
I would convert the .vob files to .dv with Roxio Toast 10 or 11:
Step 1. Open Toast
Step 2. Select Convert
Step 3. Select the DVD VOB files … Drag them into the project window
Step 4. Click the Convert button at bottom right
Step 5. In the resulting window: If you select Digital Video (DV) your
conversion will retain the correct DVD Ratio & sizes
Select Digital Video (DV)
Quality: 16:9
 Save To: Select where you want the conversion saved to.
Step 6. Click Convert and you conversion will commence.
The result will be a .dv file, that iMovie lets you import and edit.
NOTE:
If You select MPEG-4 Player your conversion will NOT retain DVD Ratio & Sizes
If you select H.264 Player your conversion will NOT retain DVD Ratio & Sizes

UNLESS you choose Quality Custom for both MPEG-4 or H.264 where you can custom
select Video & Audio

I have created a tutorial with screenshots showing the above process if you
wish I could email it to you offlist.
If your primary workflow is editing DV clips and making DVDs, iMovie'06
(iMovieHD) is better suited.
Your movie will arrive at iDVD in DV format, which is an ideal match for making
a DVD: same resolution, same pixels aspect ratio, and original quality.
If you share your movie from iMovie '09/'11, it gets re-rendered at 640x480 or
less, and then iDVD upscales it back to 720x480.
The end result is obviously not as good.
iMovie'06 (iMovieHD v 6.0.4) and iDVD'09/'11 is a "lossless" combination.
Cheers,
Ronni
17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
OS X 10.7.3 Lion
Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
Cheers,
Ronni
17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
OS X 10.7.3 Lion
Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
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