Converting mpeg1 to mpeg4

hi,
I was trying to convert my mpeg1 to mpeg 4 and Dv format using quicktime pro 7, but when I uploaded them to iMovie, the DV format one didnt show up at all, and the mpeg 4 one didn't have sound on it. I probably didn't convert them right. I was wondering how I could convert my mpg1 to a format that would let me edit it in iMovie and then burn them to DVDs. Thanks!

Hi Magic,
I see two possibilities:
* it is NOT mpeg1 but mpeg2.... you need for 20$ the mpeg2-playback-compound, sold at apple.com. that makes SC able to to convert it.-
* how do you know it is mpeg1? do you own QTpro, what says the info about that file...? or is it an .avi container, some PC friind told you it is an mpeg1...? then, we are in serious danger, because in the PC world exist zillions of "mpeg" flavors, nobody is able to playback besides the inventor and his blindfolded followers....
SC is normally very able to convert allmost anything... very robust & stable app.... should be sold.....

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