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I just bought a new iMac, my first Apple ever owned, and I need a little help regarding iMovie.

Is there anyway to import videos that you've downloaded off the internet? Or are you just allowed to import stuff from like cameras?
 
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iMovie can load many different file formats. So the answer is; depends on the file (codec).

If what you are downloading isn't compatible, converting and using add on codecs has been mentioned in this forum. Performing a search will likely give you the answer you need.
 
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Well I have this Quicktime video file I downloaded, where do I go about to getting it in iMovie? I've read/watched all of iMovie's tutorials on importing, but they just talk about importing from devices.
 
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I'll assume iMovie 08.

File-->Import Movies...

Play with it to learn it.

This is explained in the "Other ways to import videos" tutorial. Watch the entire thing. Also try using the Help menu item.
 

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