Convert large AVI files to MPEG4 with PE11 to reduce size

I have a lot of large AVI files from captured VHS tapes. Computer hard disk is full. Should I convert large AVI files to MPEG4 using PE11 to reduce file size? In the future, can I import MPEG4 into PE11 for video projects? I don't want to delete the AVI file until I know I can work with MPEG4.

uberjaeger,
My next objective will be to learn PE11 so I can edit the video.
This Tips & Tricks article has links to many learning resources for PrE: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/800455?tstart=0
Good luck,
Hunt

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