Movie Files .mov

Hi,
I have 2 kinds of .mov files I'm trying to import to iMovie 08 from an external HD.
1. MPEG-4, 640 x 480, Millions μ-Law 2:1, Mono, 16.000 kHz (will NOT import)
2. MPEG-4 Video, 640 x 480, Millions (WILL import)
Does anyone know why?
Thanks Deb

1. MPEG-4, 640 x 480, Millions μ-Law 2:1, Mono, 16.000 kHz (will NOT import)
iMovie '08 cannot edit µ-Law 2:1 so it ignores the file entirely. Export such files using the "Movie to MPEG-4" pop-up option. Use the basic MP4 file container, "pass through" the video just as it is, convert the audio to AAC-LC (Music) using either 48.0 KHz at 80 Kbps or 44.1 KHz at 64 Kbps per active channel (i.e., 160/128 Kbps for stereo and 80/64 Kbps for mono), and deselect the Streaming options. Increase to a bit of overkill here but batches later "standard" output options.

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