Converting mpg files to dv for iMovie

I'm trying to open/import some mpg files into Quicktime so I can convert them to dv so I can then import them into iMovie. I just purchased and installed QT 7 Pro but I still cannot open my mpg files. What do I need to do? Thanks!

And if that doesn't work, try these...
MPEG Streamclip
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/15466/mpeg-streamclip
HandBrake
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/12987/handbrake
iSquint
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/19769/isquint
Smart Converter
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-converter/id447513724?mt=12
Any Video Converter Lite
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/any-video-converter-lite/id479472944?mt=12
Miro Video Converter (MVC)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miro-video-converter-mvc/id412699210?mt=12
Total Video Converter Lite
http://itunes.apple.com/kw/app/total-video-converter-lite/id520374433?mt=12
iChiso Video Converter Pro
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ichiso-video-converter-pro/id517482799?mt=12

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