Importing .mov and/or mpeg files in imovie '09

Hi I am having a problem importing some existing .mpg files into iMovie '09.
I have quicktime professional and the mpeg2 pack so converted them to .mov and they still wouldn't import.
Help!

andyguilder wrote:
.. and they still wouldn't import.
• get free tool Mpeg Streamclip
• open mpeg
• convert to h264 or AppleIntermediate or photo-jpeg or .. , set resolution to res. of your project
• 'Import File' into iM, add to project

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Minuscular - - 176x144
Mobile - - - - - 480x360
Medium - - - - 640x480
Large - - - - - - 720x540 960x540
HD - - - - - - - - 1280x720
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