converting .vob for use in FCP 3

[ehmjay]

hey everyone

im trying to convert .vob (or .m2v if need be) to a format readable in Final Cut Pro 3 (academic)

heres the slight problem, we're running OS 10.1.5 here (at school) and would prefer not having to upgrade. does anyone have any suggestions on what i should do?

[lordsmurf]

Some sort of AVI codec.
I don't think you can directly read MPEG files in FCP

[pixeljammedia]

Grab a copy of MPEG Streamclip and use the Convert to Quicktime option. If you need NO loss use the animation codec. I usually use the Motion JPEG A codec.

[ehmjay]

i unfortunatly cannot use this as its for OS 10.2

[pixeljammedia]

Get a copy of the mpeg-2 component (compatible with 10.1.3) and use Quicktime Pro (came with FCP) to translate the video to quicktime. Export the sound to AIFF and import both to FCP.

[ehmjay]

alright i finally found one, however all i need now is just audio conversion...
any ideas??

i do have the file
"dolby-rain.vob.mp2" which i cant play in iTunes or FCP so i have to convert it, any one know what i should do.

bear in mind-im on mac os 10.1

[ehmjay]

okay so the thing i found will not work.

pixel...you say i have Quicktime pro, however my quicktime says its just standard? is this because the teacher who set this up didn't set quicktime to be pro? if so, how can i make it pro?

also, do i have to buy the mpeg-2 component or should it be on the comptuer allready.

sorry i cant be more specific, but because i dont actually OWN this computer i dont know exactly what is on it.

[sjk]

QuickTime 6 MPEG-2 Playback Component -- $19.99 from online Apple Store.