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Hey all, my problem is this. I am a recent PC to MAC convert, was using Adobe Pro on PC and had no issues getting the files from mini disc to project.

Now I find on a MAC it does not see these .VOB files. Very annoying.

Is there any free converter software to help me? I have tried MPEGStreamclip but it does not seem to work or I am not using it right.. any help appreciated.

Many Thanks
 
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Try a program called Handbrake

HandBrake
 
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OK Thanks for that. I have it going now, well been converting for about an hour, how long should it take, movie is around 30mins long.


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Does take a while, even on an intel mac, you can also cut down the time by selecting 1 pass encoding
 
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I have just purchased iSkysoft Video Converter. Through the business account ;)

Recommended, very quick and very easy to use. Thanks for the effort louishen.
 
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OK another quickie.

What would be the best conversion for editing in prem pro?

I have tried a few, mp4mov etc. but they all seem to be chopping the end off of the footage and I have no way of making it keep the extra minute or 2 its losing. any help appreciated.
 
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I have now noticed that it is chopping a considerable amount of footage from the conversion.
What am I doing wrong?
 

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