My .MOV files will not import!! HELP!

I have a Nikon D3100, and have taken a few videos. I am trying to import them into iMovie '11, but it won't work. They are .MOV Quicktime movies, and I cannot figure out why it isn't importing. I thought these types of videos worked. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Have you tried putting your SDHC card in a card reader?
Then in iMovie, click FILE/IMPORT MOVIES/ and navigate to your card reader.
If it offers to Optimize Media, say yes and choose Full.

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