Bad thumbnail on video import after rotation

I rotated a video using Quicktime. When I imported it into iPhoto, the movie is fine, but the thumbnail is corrupt. It is sorta tiled from the upper right to the lower left. I've seen this before, but it's been so long that I don't recall the details. Does anyone know what caused this or how to fix it?
Thanks,
Thad

You can try rebuilding the library with all the options selected. That will rebuild the thumbnails but will take a while.
I'd first try exporting the original file out of iPhoto and import it again to see if the thumbnail is still bad. If that's the case rebuilding may not fix it and will just take up a lot of time.
OT
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

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