Convert Flash 8 for use in iMovie

Looking for help converting Flash 8 (flv file) into a format usable in iMovie to burn to DVD in iDVD. Have used iSqunit to convert Flash 6 & 7 to usable format, but iSquint doesn't work on Flash 8. Suggestions, free downloads, low cost software???
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.2)

Get MPEG Streamclip (which is free).
It has a batch mode so you can do a lot of clips at a time and let it run.
If they are MPEG2 files you may also need the Apple QuickTIme MPEG2 Playback COmponent ($20). MPEG Streamclip should tell you if you need it.
I usually use FILE/EXPORT TO QUICKTIME/Apple Intermediate Codec, but you could also use DV, h,264, etc.
Drag your completed clips to a new folder in Movies/iMovie Events. (Or to multiple folders if you want to make multiple events)
Or if you want to store them on an external drive which is formatted as Mac OS Extended (journaled), drag them to a folder inside a Folder at the top level called iMovie Events.
Start iMovie and it should recognize the new folders as new events and it will start generating thumbnails.

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