[Ultima RB]

Once setup, this is an easy and efficient way of importing VOB (DVD) files into Premiere without the need for re-encoding video.

First you will need:

Adobe Premiere AviSynth Import Filter Plugin - http://urchin.earth.li/~tomford/avisynth/index.html
AviSynth - http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=Avisynth
Microsoft .NET Framework - http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/default.aspx
MeGui - http://www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=MeGUI

Once you've got these installed, ensure you update MeGui so that it downloads the latest version of DGIndex then watch the tutorial video on how to use them.

Tutorial Video - Importing VOB files into Premiere - 3.70MB WMV9 3:28

This also works for MPG/MPEG videos.

Although MeGui features a "D2V creator" I had problems using this, hence I load DGIndex separately.
People have mentioned renaming the ".vob" extension to something else such as ".mpg" or ".avi" I've tried this method and found that any edits aren't as precise once rendered and sometimes premiere will give an error about being an usupported or a damaged file.

[glesserj]

I get an error that when launching MeGUI....says I need .net Framework installed. What is this and where do I get it?

[Ultima RB]

.net is can be found on windows update. For more information goto http://www.microsoft.com/net/default.mspx or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.NET_Framework

You don't really need MeGui for this, it just makes it easy create the avisynth file and great for compressing video. Alternatively you can do this:

1. Open notepad
2. Copy this

CODE

DGDecode_mpeg2source("C:\Premiere Workarea\bungy.d2v",info=3)

3. Replace "C:\Premiere Workarea\bungy.d2v" so it points to your d2v file.
4. Save as "whatever.avs"
5. Import "whatever.avs" into premiere.

[glesserj]

Thanks Ultima RB. I'm able to import .VOB files using the MainConcept plugin...however I like to know alternatives.

[Ultima RB]

It's not as straight forward as the mainconcept plugin but it's the free alternative.

[despair]

on your first post are you saying you have to get all of those things?

[Ultima RB]

Yes

First you will need:

They're small apps used in video encoding, have a look at doom9.net if you've never come across them before.

[despair]

Is this much faster than converting a mpg file?

HOw long does this take?

[Ultima RB]

Did you even read the first post or watch the tutorial?

Once setup you can do this in under 2mins, whether it's a 5min video or 5hrs as you don't have to re-encode.

[despair]

I get an error when i click meGui (pop up type)

megui.exe - Appliction Error
The appliction failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application.

[OK]

How do i fix?

[Ultima RB]

Strange, got no idea on that one.

You can use the notepad method (explained above) to create the .avs and bypass using megui.

[Mack2215]

When I run DGIndex on a DVD VOB file with PCM audio compression it doesn't output a .wav file. I tried a different VOB file with different audio compression and it worked fine. Does anyone know what I may be missing?

[despair]

Strange, got no idea on that one.

You can use the notepad method (explained above) to create the .avs and bypass using megui.

I don't quite understand the bypass thing...

Is Premiere WOrkspace suppost to be in the C drive? Cuz i dont got it >.<

[Ultima RB]

When I run DGIndex on a DVD VOB file with PCM audio compression it doesn't output a .wav file.  I tried a different VOB file with different audio compression and it worked fine.  Does anyone know what I may be missing?

In DGIndex goto Audio > Output Method > Demux All Tracks
Should give you an mpeg audio file (.mpa)

Despair:

3. Replace "C:\Premiere Workarea\bungy.d2v" so it points to your d2v file.

[Mohsen]

I get an error when i click meGui (pop up type)

megui.exe - Appliction Error
The appliction failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application.

[OK]

How do i fix?

I have the same problem. how can i fix it? I dont understand the slution in this frum. Is there any alternative?


please help,

With kind regards,

Mohsen