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2 conversion ques: wmv to fcp & avi to fcp

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1. I have a video clip in wmv that I would like to edit with Final Cut Express, that is, convert the wmv file to an fcp file. What are the options for doing that?

2. I have a number of .avi clips, originally stored on a windows pc, that I have transferred to an external hard drive connected to an iMac. I would like to edit the avi files with Final Cut Express. What would be the options for doing that?

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Flip4Mac http://www.flip4mac.com/wmv_download.htm is the plug in of choice for wmv conversion. The free version works in trial mode so you can check it out and see whether you want to chunk out the $49.

As a possible alternative to buying something, there is a web site conversion service <a href="http://www.media-convert.com/">HERE</a>, but I have not tried it. I actually wonder why they would convert stuff for free...must be some catch...if you try it, post back and report.

For avi, VLC http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ will play it back, but I think Quicktime Pro will convert it.
 
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Thanks for the recommendations. I will try out and let you know. Might be a while as I am away from home for a week or so.
 
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media-convert on web

I am away from the iMac, but I have the wmv file and tried to convert it to an avi file. Received this error message, "File size too big ! Upload aborted !". Looks like a "no go" for the conversion I am looking for.
 

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