How do I convert an mpeg4 video to import to fcp

I ripped a home video from a dvd to my desktop using handbrake. It ripped it to mpeg4. I have tried using quicktime to convert it to h.264 and avi. but niether will open in fcp after I convert them, (not to mention the file size is huge! What do I need to do? Thanks!

handbrake is generally used by pirates for ripping protected content from commercial DVD's
if yours is a home movie then its likely not copy protected right? in which case download and use the free MPEG Streamclip application to convert the DVD directly to an editable Quicktime format

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