Converting Video Format

I'm a beginner when it comes to video production. I have the Adobe Master Collection CS4. I have some short videos in MPG4 format that I need to change to MPG2 becuase of compatibility problems.
How can I easily convert the videos without alot of manipulation?
I've tried using Premiere but when import the asset and place on the timeline, I get some extra padding, similar to letter boxing, on the sides of the video output.
Is there a way to just take a video and save as another format directly?
I hope that is clear. Again, I am a beginner and may have some of the jargon wrong.
Thanks, Kevin

Probably the easiest way to convert the various Apple formats to something else is with QuickTime Pro. The "Pro" aspect is about US$30 and is delivered to you as a "key," that you just enter into QT Player to convert it to the"Pro" version. As QT Player ingests almost all things Apple, you can either Save (keeps it in .MOV format, but actually allows light editing), or Export. Depending on the properly installed CODEC's on your system, you'll have a lot of choices.
I do question why you want to convert to MPEG-2 format though. PrPro plays best with DV-AVI Type II files with PCM/WAV 48Khz 16-bit Audio. Were I converting, that would be what I would convert to. Many other formats can cause big problems.
Good luck,
Hunt

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