How do I copy an iMovie project from one computer to another (without using aliased files)?

I followed the instructions at http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14745 to copy an event to one library to another.  The added library was accessed through a network share.  A new folder was created in the iMovie Library package, but the media files were all aliases to the media on the original computer.  Is there any way to actually copy the files and not have iMovie just create aliases?

I think the trick is to 'Considate source media' on the new library.  See: 
http://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.0/#mov882dee351
Geoff.

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