Problems importing comverted wmv3 files

I'm trying to import some wmv3 files into iMovie. I have QT Pro and Flip4Mac. When I export to DV or AVI there is no sound. I also have MPEG Slipstream and when I try to export to any of those formats, I get an error message.
How can I get audio so that it is part of the file? Once I get the file into iMovie I'll do a lot of trimming, cropping and chopping. I know I won't be able to keep a separate audio track synced with the video.
thanks for any help. I'm pretty frustrated at this point.
Julie

Thanks for the explanation of SC. I didn't get the connection even though we were talking about it Streamclip.
as often said here:
iMovie is a video edit app meant to work with
firewire connected miniDV camcorders
I love iMovie and think that it should do more than it does. I forget that it's original intent is to edit home movies.
ask maker of wmv files, to
give you a tape....
That won't happen. I'm downloading German TV shows that I can play in QT or with Windows Media Player. However, I'm trying to edit out the stuff my students won't understand. I know that I can fast forward through parts, but I like adding titles and subtitles. I also know my students and as soon as I fast forward anything in a video, they take a mental break and either talk or start goofing around. It takes longer to get them focused again and we waste time. I'd prefer to have what I need in one short video.
Thanks for your help, Karsten. Ich bin sehr dankbar! I do appreciate it!
Julie

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