Converting movie library from DV to Mpeg

I have a number of DV imports in my iMovie 08 library, but they take up such a huge amount of HD space. Is there an easy way to convert these to mpeg and keep them in my library without having to add them to a project, export them and then reimport them?
Thanks,
Scott

Is there an easy way to convert these to mpeg and keep them in my library without having to add them to a project, export them and then reimport them?
If you are done creating your project in iMovie, the normal procedure is to archive and/or remove the raw footage from your hard drive and keep the project output files for viewing/sharing. iMovie is not intended to be a a video manager or multimedia player like iTunes, the QT Player, or Front Row.
As to actually converting your files to MPEG-2, You can simply use iDVD or Ti Toast to create Video_TS Folders/image files which can be left stored on your hard drive but this limits you to applications like Front Row, the Apple DVD Player, VLC, MPEG Streamclip or similar applications for playback. Programs like bitVice or Compressor can be used to create elementary MPEG-2 and AIFF streams playable in QT (if you have the MPEG-2 component installed) or other multimedia players. My own personal choice would be to use iTunes to manage the default H.264/AAC files produced by iMovie '08 for viewing in iTunes, Front Row, QT Player, iPhone, iPod, TV, and can also be shared on-line giving you the most options for viewing and sharing.

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markmc78 wrote:
.. I'm really struggling with the concept of events/clips/projects.
consider usage of a diff. editor.. iMovieHD6, you're entitled for a free downlaod at apple.com:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html
but IF you're relaxed, opened your mind, follow the bright light, ommmm.. for Events & Stuff:
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consider the free tool Mpeg Streamclip www.squared5.com for 'chopping' that 90min beast into pieces..
rename these new chunks, follow advice given on my site:
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