Batch convert WMV to quicktime

Hey all,
I would like to batch convert 30 movies in WMV format to quicktime (or MP4).
I can play the movies fine in quicktime (i've got flip4mac).
Could some kind sould help me get started in writing an automator action, or an applescript, or a bash script to get this done?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Best regards,
Gabriel.

Thanks a million for your response.
Unfortunately, in my case, your solution doesn't seem to help.
The probem is, that the iPod or Apple TV formats blow up the file size by a factor of 4 (at least) compared to the original file size.
That defeats the purpose of the whole exercise ...
I had hoped, there was an automator action that would just export to the last used format and codec options.
Otherwise, it would have been a beautiful solution
Best regards,
Gabriel.

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