The VLC GUI provides a somewhat clumsy but workable way to explore the structure of a DVD or corresponding video file. Here is how (as of Windows version 1.1.11): Run the VLC app. Put the DVD into the computer's DVD reader. From Media menu, select Open Disc (Ctl-D). The Open Media dialog appears. Select the Disc tab.
Step 1. Insert the DVD disc into the DVD drive on your computer. Open VLC Media Player and click “Media” to “Convert/Save”. Step 2. A pop-up window shows up and choose “Disc” tab. You need to make sure that “DVD” is chosen under “Disc Selection”. Then, click “Convert/Save” button to continue the process. Step 3.Click the Tools option in VLC, select Preferences, and click the Video icon. Click the Output box and select Color ASCII art video output. Save your settings, restart VLC, and start playing a new video. This feature works best with simple videos, such as cartoons with large sections of flat color.