Why can't I import h264/x264 format in iMovie?

Is there any reason that I can not do this? I understand what files are compatible with iMovie and all, but I just want to know why it is that there is no support for these formats in iMovie?

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I tried converting my .mov file that I created in iPhoto into a MPEG-4 using MPEG Streamclip as suggested.
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Fuzzy Barsik wrote:
Well, then I almost ran out of ideas. The only other option that would entail this error message I know of is 'Per Channel' Pixel Order. If it were the matter of a bit depth, you'd get another error message...
Appreciate the thought!
It has to be a killer bug. It worked 2 weeks ago, last time I did it.
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