Digital camera video .avi imports no longer work

I have been using my Canon S3IS as a source for .avi clips in iMovieHD 6.0.3 (267.2) for some time. Now I can't edit clips imported from the camera properly: transitions don't work: the audio mutes during the transition period and sometimes the screen goes black. I've tried creating projects as DV and MPEG-4 and neither helps.
I figure this has something to do with a change in Quicktime. Is it possible for me to work again as I have been so happily for so long?

Just marking it answered to get it off my list

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