Final Cut Express File error

[mbb74]

hello i have been trying to import files to start a final cut express project. I have tried all file kids (.mov .DV etc....) but i still get a message saying File Error: 1 file recognized, 0 access denied, 1 unknown, all of the files i am trying to import where on dvds that i downloaded to my computer. I tried to import another file that was a .mov file, that was not downloaded from dvds and it worked. so i think there might be something wrong with the files that i downloaded, however they do work in IMovie and i can view them on quicktime player, i have enough space and everything on my computer, if any one can help it would be great i really need it.

 

[cgbier]

What is the exact format/codec of your files? This message shows up in FCE/P when the app doesn't know the format.
Either run your footage to MPEG Streamclip to transcode it to AIC or export it out of iMovie with the best image settings.

 

[mbb74]

they are all .mov files right now but i can change them, how would i run my footage to MPEG streamclip exactly?

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H.264, AAC, Text, these are also the actual codecs of the files

 

[cgbier]

You just open them in Streamclip and export them to AIC. File > Export to Quicktime, then choose Apple Intermediate Codec in the Compressor field.

How did you end up with "Text"? Which app does File Info suggest to open your footage with?