Animations and FCE 3.5

I have been searching the internet and I can't find an answer.
I have Final Cut Express 3.5 and I want to add animations into my video.
The animations I want to add would be similiar to a movie introduction credits (ie- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang).
I do not know if you add the animation to your video in FCE, or do you add the video to your animation in an animation program.
Also, what would be the best program for this. I have Flash, but I hear it's hard to work with Flash and FCE. What are your thoughts on Blender?
Sorry for all the questions, and thanks in advance.

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