How do I edit an iMovie project on a different computer?

I started an iMovie project on my desktop at home and I am going away for the weekend so I am wondering if there is anyway to transfer the file to my brother's laptop and still be able to edit it. If there is a way, what should I use to transfer the file?

I've done this. You'll need an external hard drive. See iMovie help "Copying or moving a project to an external hard disk". Once it's copied, connect the hard drive to your brother's laptop and edit away.

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