Converting .MPEG files in iphoto 09 to be compatible with imovie 09

Is it possible to convert .MPEG files located in iphoto 09, so they can be copied and used in imovie 09? If so, how? Videos are from a Sony Cybershot digital camera. Files from a Canon digital camera convert fine. Thanks.

Yes, personally I'd use mpegstreamclip (although it requires the QT mpeg2 playback component for mpeg2), there are plenty of other converters many of which are free though.

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