I can't import any movies/files from my desktop to make an iMovie

I can't import any movies/files from my desktop to make an iMovie. It worked a few days ago and now I can't do anything. Also, is there a way to get rid of all the movie files that I don't need anymore? Thanks!

Natibe wrote:
I can't import some audio files from my computer to Logic, They play in iTunes but when I import them to logic , the regions become black almost and have no sound. Other wav's files play normally. What's the problem?
What type of audio files? What bitdepth and samplefrequency?

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I am currently in this interesting position of not being able to import any videos into FCPX. Not just one, or a few odd ones, but none whatsoever.
I have previously imported some videos into FCPX, so it seems like the software is... deteriorating.
I created a quick video showing my attempt to import a video (ProRes4444) created in Motion5.
http://youtu.be/LLD_4YVeipQ
I had imported the exact same video into FCPX previously (another Event, another time).
It doesn't matter if I use the import dialog (or what settings I choose on that dialog) - I get the same result.
As you can imagine, as a result of this, I can't do anything on FCPX at the moment...
If only FCPX came on CD, I could at least use it as a coffee coaster - even that would be far more use than I'm currently getting out of it ;-)
I guess I can try a reinstall, but I wanted to plea for help & share with others who might get this & wonder if they're the only ones.

Yes, that's it. thank you.
I changed Import settings to "Create Proxy Media" at some stage & the setting in Playback "Use Proxy Media" must stay set to this. Basically, if you get Playback & Import settings out of sync, you'll get this calamity.
It would be nice to get a message about it - it's quite a "gotcha".
My evil side can now sabotage anyone's FCPX installation just by going to their house & setting Playback to "Use Proxy Media" - should have them scratching their head for hours ;-)
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Hi Arie,
Thanks for your response.
It actually happens with every .psd file regardless of size or specs.
All the other programs in the CS6 master collection work fine, except for AE and PS.
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I got the adobe cleaner, and re-installed on my system (again) .... same thing.
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The problem is far from solved, so I guess i just have to put up with workarounds.
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I tried to create a new project by importing a .mp4 file from my account on Youtube. It copied the file to the event but didn't create a thumbnail. I did some research and I tried:
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