Has anyone tried to import video into iMovie from a DSLR camera?  I can't get it to work

My problem is simple.... as should be the answer!
I recently tried to import video from a dslr into iMovie but all I get is rubbish.  What am I doing wrong?
HELP!

The only simple answer  without more information is RTM for camera and iPad. You are in the iOS forum so you must be trying to input to an ipad. Tell us what camera, what video format and exact destination.

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