Converting Movie for use on iPod

I bought a movie on iTunes the other day. The movie plays fine on my computer and on the AppleTV. But it will not sync to my iPod Touch or iPhone.
When I tried to convert the Movie by using File -> Create New Version -> Create iPod or iPhone Version. I only got an error message: Error occured while converting the file "<Movie Name>". an unknown error occurred (-4).
Any suggestion on the meaning of the error and how to correct it?

Try using MPEG Streamclip to convert the videos; more information on this issue is available in this article.
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Thanks, you all have been great!

Hi again Elmer,
looks like that when I tune in you are around too:-)
yep I am slightly confused, however, try to convert everything into one editing format like ProRes including your HDV material, it appears that you can easily avoid using multiple formats in the timeline. A ProRes timeline should get you sorted.
L.

Converting movie for use in FCP

O Nobleissimos!
I exported some movies from TheMovies animation game and want to optimize their use in FCP. Tho I can open in QT, I can't in FCP. Using MPEG Streamclip I want to export to an appropriate format. What I wind up with from The Movies is:
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Ha! That is funny!
MPEG was quick on that batch, too. (my first time.)
And smart move with those little cams, following guys with cams does sound dangerous. Reminds me whenever I see shows of guys struggling and whining as they climb Everest or whatever, I always think, "Yea, and what about the cameraman." Those guys must be supermen!
Top of the mornin' to yuh, bud!

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AND then you have to open the file in QT.
Go to EXPORT.
Select "Movie to iPod" which will convert the file to an .m4v
The movie will be saved in this mode as 320x240.
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So, I have an .MPG file that i want to work on an ipod... but when i do the whole Advanced > Convert Selection for iPod thing which turns it in to an .MP4 file... the sound of the movie goes away.
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