PNG sequence into Catalyst

Hello,
What is the easiest way to import a PNG sequence in Catalyst?
It seems to only import Flv & F4V. Flash can import my sequence but seems to have no option to export to FLV of F4V
Media Encoder does not seem to work ("the help files talks about checking a box that is NOT there in case of a sequence")
A simple all-adobe workflow would be nice (preferably not using more than three different programs). I like your programs individually, but harmonization and compatibility across Adobe products is quite poor considering your market position (sorry for that)...
kind regards,
Koen

Two options:
1. You could import the sequence into Flash Pro and publish as a SWF, then import the SWF into Catalyst.
2. You could import the sequence in Premiere Pro, then export it to FLV or F4V using the Media Encoder, then import that file into Catalyst.

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