Converting powerpoint / wmv files for import into iMovie

I have some students [on PC] who have created some slideshows in powerpoint. I am working on a G4 PowerBook, and use iMovie HD, but am having problems converting wmv and quicktimes [using flip4mac] and then importing them into FCP or iMovie.
Can anyone tell me the best settings to use to effect this process - I have tried mpeg4 basic and advanced as well as H264 but the end result is either really pixellated or won't import at all.
Many thanks
Tony

A few links that may help:
http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?q=converta+powerpoint+toquicktime&l=1&mkt=en-US&FORM=QBME1
http://search.support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?catalog=LCID%3D1033&1033 comm=1&query=ppttoQT&pwt=false&title=false&kt=ALL&mdt=0&res=20&ast=1&ast=2&ast=3&ast=4&ast=7&mode= a&adv=1&spid=global
file:///Microsoft%20Office%20X/Office/Help/AdditionalHelp.htm

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