MPG video files on a flash drive not shown!

I have a flash drive with videos (.mpg) with format FAT32. When I connect this flash drive to my macbook pro (OSX) it displays on the desktop. However, the videos fail to display when I explore the flash drive. What to do?
Folder Architechture:
Flash Drive -> Folder -> Videos

The Apple info on iPhoto is applicable to your situation:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5168?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Basically, move your flash files to your desktop, and convert the original flash drive from FAT32 to MacO S X Extended. Move the converted files to the flash device - and it should work fine.

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