Converting .avi to .m4v iPod problems

Everytime I convert a .avi file to .m4v ready for iPod format using Quicktime Pro, if the clip is longer than 30 mins, the video starts lagging and ends up slower than the audio.
Has anyone also encountered this problem?

Everytime I convert a .avi file to .m4v ready for iPod format using Quicktime Pro, if the clip is longer than 30 mins, the video starts lagging and ends up slower than the audio.
Most people use one of two options here:
1) Segment the files before conversion and reassemble following.
2) Use an alternative application like MPEG Streamclip (free) for your conversions.

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