How do I import a graphic with a transparent background.

Being new to FinalCut Studio 6, I'm still using iMovie HD (6.0.4) for projects I need to get out quickly. I need to import a graphic to use in opening titles. I have it in .eps, .psd, and .png files. So far I can import it but end up with a black background. I need to be able to put the graphic in front of video clips so need the graphic to act like a title with no background or transparent.
Any suggestions.
I know I need a FCP training etc. But am hoping to get this project out today or by the end of the weekend. Thanks in advance for help.

a-l-i is right, not possible in iMHD6.. (iM08 supports this 'effect').
you can use QuicktimePro for overlaying grafics ..
advice on my site:
http://karsten.schluter.googlepages.com/watermark

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data rate: 4259 kBit/s
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Format                           : AVI
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ID                               : 0
Format                           : AVC
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Bit rate mode                    : Variable
Bit rate                         : 4 248 Kbps
Maximum bit rate                 : 4 001 Kbps
Width                            : 1 280 pixels
Height                           : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 16:9
Frame rate                       : 29.970 fps
Color space                      : YUV
Chroma subsampling               : 4:2:0
Bit depth                        : 8 bits
Scan type                        : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.154
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Format                           : AAC
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Format profile                   : LC
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Duration                         : 2mn 1s
Bit rate                         : 128 Kbps
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Channel positions                : Front: L R
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Stream size                      : 1.85 MiB (3%)
Alignment                        : Aligned on interleaves
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