Export settings to QT, then import QT file into iMovie - HELP

Last week quicktimekirk led me through this problem successfully (thanks Kirk!). But after having to take off about 10 days to focus on other priorities, I'm having problems duplicating last week's successful step by step procedure. Outlined below are the steps I'm using, starting with Keynote - QT, which look awesome played in QT, but the QT file won't import to iMovie. I get an "unknown error message. Here's how I have things set right now...
1. Open inspector/document and choose:
Presentation - normal
Slide size - 1920x1080
2. File/export:
Self playing movie
Slide duration 5
Build duration 2
Custom:
Video - Full size (1920x1080)
Select include transparency
Settings
Compression type: AIC
Frame rate: 24
Compressor:HDV720
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
Video compressor: H264
Video size:1920x1080
FPS - 24
Now, when I try to import the QT file into iMovie, I get an error message that says the file wasn't imported; unknown error. Can someone give me a clue?
Mac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.6) keynote to QT to imovie to QT final

It seems that every time you reply your goal has changed.
If you're worried about the self-contained movie requiring FCP to open, that's a simple fix. Right-click on the file and choose Get Info. In the Info window, change the 'Opens With' to QuickTime Player. You'll maintain the best quality and others won't need FCP to open it.
-DH

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