Can't import from idvd/iphoto into final cut

New to macpro.
I was able to make a dvd in idvd but when i try to import it into final cut express hd i get "quicktime couldn't parse it -43". It won't import anything i make in either idvd or iphoto, from the files or a dvd.
Please make answer as simplistic as possible, I am in the learning process and don't know to much at this point.
thanks
macpro Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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