Using a screen recording in FCP

I made a screen recording that I want to import into FCP. However, when I try to import the recording, I get a file error. It says this:
"File Error: 1 file(s) recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown."
Any help importing this file is appreciated. It is a QuickTime file that I am trying to import.
Thanks,

He's asking WHAT CODEC did you record as? That certain flagship media player is a container that can wrap around many different codecs. Not all of those codecs are editable.
iShowU is a good screen capture software. Not free, but cheap.
Shane

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