Getting Avi files into iDVD

Is it possible.
The files open in quicktime Pro. But it just has a white screen all the way through.
They open and play fine in VLC.
Is there a program I can use to convert to a compatiable format.
Cheers

You'll need:
MPEG Streamclip 1.5.1 (free) and the MPEG-2 Playback Component ($20 from Apple).
http://www.alfanet.it/squared5/mpegstreamclip.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
Sue

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