What compressor setting should I use in order to convert my m4v file to an mov that wont need to be rendered when I bring into FCP 7?

When I have an m4v file of course I cant edit it in FCP so I convert it in mpeg stream and/or compressor but no matter what mov format I convert it to, it always has to render in FCP7.  The render files are also HUGE, upwards of 50 gigs.  The m4v file is about 9 gigs.  I know theres a setting that will  allow me to convert it to an MOVformat in compressor that wont need to be rendred in fcp, but I dont know what it is. HELP PLEASE!!!  Lexi

You need to convert so the resulting file will match your FCP Sequence specs.  That include codec, frame rate, pixel resolution, audio sampling rate, etc, etc.
The reason that the .m4v version is so small is that is was heavily compressed for internet viewing/delivery and not a good source if you plan to edit.
-DH

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