How do I merge two iMovie Libraries?

Over time, I created two iMovie libraries - one on my external drive and one on my iMac. I have moved both libraries to the external drive and now I want to merge them into one library. I have not any success with Consolidate.

Hi theforsh,
You can move events and clips between iMovie libraries in order to consolidate them. See this article for further information -
iMovie (2013): Work with multiple libraries
In particular this section - Copy or move projects, events, or clips between libraries or hard disks
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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