BUG: Connect drive, camera, etc. THEN open iMovie

There is a bug where you have to have the drive (Firewire, USB or eSATA via expresscard) or camcorder connected BEFORE you open iMovie or iMovie will NOT see it.
if you already had iMovie open, just close it and open it again so you can save to the drive or import from the camcorder.

for DVD:
which DE you use ?
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