.avi files to FCE? convert?

I have several large (2GB) .avi files that I would like to import into FCE in order to edit them. The format they were recorded in is DVI ADPCM. Neither QuickTime Pro (w/the Perian and Flip4Mac upgrade so Windows Media files will play) would open the files. It wasn't until I downloaded VLO Media Player from VideoLan.com that I have been able to open the files. Now that I can open them can they be converted into something that FCE will recognize, import, and allow me to edit? Thanks

I hate to say it, but a screen movie capture app is the only thing I can think of. There are some converters out there, but most of them are either crappy or for Windows. AVI is a notoriously tough format, and Mac has never really liked it.
Try getting the Snapz X Pro demo from Ambrosia SW. Your computer should be fast enough to handle watching the AVI while recording it with little to no lag.

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