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Can't read ASF files on a MacBook Pro?

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I have an external camera (a USB connected microscope) that records video in ASF format. When I try to import the microscope's video into iMovie the file appears grayed out in the import window. Is there a way to get around this problem?

Sorry, probably something obvious I didn't think of.
 
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I think ASF might be a Micro$oft format, so it probably can't be imported into iMovie. If you want to play it, I recommend VLC or MPlayer.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions; I'll check them out.

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