1.) Rip DVDs:
VLC includes a basic DVD ripper. You probably would never use it when
there are better DVD rippers available, but it helps to know that you
can in fact, get a decent quality DVD rip with VLC. To rip a movie
follow these steps: Go to the Media menu and choose Convert/Save. Click
on the Disc tab.
* Here you can adjust the Starting Position and rip only specific titles or chapters.
* Enter file name making sure to end with .MPG, and start ripping.
* Click Save.
* Its Done.