Compressor 3.0.5 Image Sequence import missing

I'm looking at this article
http://documentation.apple.com/en/compressor/usermanual/index.html#chapter=6%26s ection=2%26tasks=true
but I do not have any import option for my version of Compressor 3.0.5. Why? How can I import an image sequence into Compressor?

Nick is right. QT7 is a better choice.
Make sure your images are numbered sequentially.
Open up QT7.
Select: File>Open Image Sequence
Import the files,
Select the Frame Rate
Select Export
Select Quicktime Movie then Options
Set the video codec and audio settings, etc.
Export.
Be happy.
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