I can not import an mp4 to imovie

I have a .flv movie that I converted with wonder-share into an "imovie" video but when I try to import it to Imovie 11 it doesnt let me. what can I do? or what format can I convert it to be able to import it into Imovie 11?

I suggest you try using the free MPEG Streamclip to do such conversions.
Download and install version 1.9.3b5 from http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
You can do some basic in/out trims with it then File > Export to QuickTime.
Chooes AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec) and the converted file will import into iMovie.
Z.

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Need some help again...I just imported some clips from my hard drive into Imovie. Then as I began to import the next few clips, imovie says that it can not import this file and gives me error 4960. I've tried to download the manuals etc to see what this error is, but to no avail. Could someone please tell me if you know what this error is...or where I can find that information.
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