Importing compressor files to IDVD

I have just finished a 2 hr 15 min FCP project that needs to be exported to IDVD.
I have used the app Compressor and now would like to import to IDVD.
Not sure how since I now have two files the ~1 mpeg-2 encode.m2v and 1dvd pcm audio. aiff file.
Any suggestions, comments or thoughts to get me where I need to go.
Thanks in advance,
Liza
G5 Mac OS X (10.4)

I have used the app Compressor and now would like to import to IDVD.
Sorry, but you can't. You will need to use Apple's DVD Studio Pro (part of Final Cut Studio) to use the mpeg 2 content.
You don't need Compressor to go from Final Cut Pro to iDVD.
See:
iDVD 6.0 Help. Preparing your Final Cut Express or Final Cut Pro movie to work with iDVD at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iDVD/6.0/en/22.html
Since this is the iDVD 4 and earlier forum, you may need to look at:
Final Cut Express & Final Cut Pro: How to export a movie with chapter markers for iDVD at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42973

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