Emailing a movie from iPhoto

Can someone tell me how to email a movie directly from iPhoto. I cant get the option to show up when i highlight the file. Its grayed out as if not available. The only way i have been able to do it (and its more time consuming) is to play the movie in quicktime and then select share via email. The problem with that route is you can only do one file at a time.

jayykayy:
You can't email a movie directly from iPhoto. You'll need to export it to the desktop (using the Original format option) and manually drag the file into an open email.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto 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), 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 08 libraries 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.

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BUT I have 93 photos flagged for specific purposes.
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