Easy way to clip video in iPhoto?

If I have a video clip that imports into iPhoto, is there an easy way to trim it down to size if it has footage I want to drop? I'd rather not have to go into iMovie '08 and cut it down, export it, reimport it, etc, etc.
Suggestions?

iPhoto can't edit movie files but you can do it in Quicktime Pro or iMovie. ActuallyiMovie HD 6 would be easier to use, IMO, than iMovie 7. It's been made available to those who've have iLife 08 and would rather use V6.
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) 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. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. 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.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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