Can't Import mp4 video into itunes for my ipod

I have tried to get video onto my ipod but itunes wont let me import video. I have quicktime 7 pro and have exported my video to ipod and to mpeg-4 and i can't import it into itunes to get it on my ipod.
Please can someone tell me what I am doing wrong.

Did you try just to drag&drop the video onto "Library" in iTunes' left "Source"-column?

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