Rip and backup DVD to Apple ProRes for editing in FCP X

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If you want to edit DVD video in FCP X, you’ll be disappointed because Final Cut Pro only accepts DV, HDV, P2 MXF, XDCAM, and 2K film formats but not VOB file. A viable option is to rip and backup DVD to ProRes for editing. Do you need to convert DVD to ProRes MOV to remaster shorter version in FCP X then back to DVD? This article is to achieve this for you.

Compared with videotape, DVD is a better content to storage files. Now, many HD camcorders support DVD recording, allowing we can record home-made DVDs. But how to import DVD to FCP X, including DVD IFO/ISO, transferred VOB files? There is always a way. Aunsoft iMedia Converter for Mac, an effective DVD to ProRes Converter, can help you fastest rip DVD to ProRes 422 and ProRes 4444 on Mac. The program can utilize all cores to speed up the process and work well on the latest Mavericks.

Is it possible to decrypt protected DVD to ProRes? Yes. The iMedia Converter for Mac can decrypts BD/DVD copy protection and enables you to make a copy of BD/DVD movie with ease. Due to advanced audio/video synchronization, the output Apple ProRes will be with video and audio in sync. The program also has the hard-burn function to show forced subtitle.

Below is a simple 4 steps to encode DVD to ProRes for remastering shorter version in FCPX. If you are windows user, you can turn to Aunsoft Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate, a multiple video supported video converter, as well as a professional DVD/Blu-ray Ripper.

Step1. Load Blu-ray/DVD Movies or Blu-ray/DVD Folder.

Insert DVD disc to DVD-ROM as the source file. Click "load files". You can also drag & drop directly. "Copy the entire disc" is for 1:1 digital copy the original file with the same content.

Her Click the Subtitle option and you choose the prefer language you want from the drop-down list. You can select forced subtitle and audio tracks here.



Step2. Choose output format.

Click "Format" and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).



Step3. Customize video specs. (Optional)

You can click "Settings" to set up video size, frame rate, bitrates and other settings.

Step4: Conversion.

Click "Conversion" icon that the iMedia Converter for Mac will convert decrypt protected DVD to ProRes FCP X for editing. With just a click on "Open output folder", you can locate the export file quickly. After you remaster shorter version in FCP, you can easily back ProRes to DVD with Roxio Toast or other Burner.

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