IMove '08 Import - Playback Issue

I'm new to iMovie and MACs altogether. My problem is this:
I'm pulling old video tapes into ElGato EyeTV250. I then export the video, (I've tried mp4, dv, H.264 and .mov formats).
I then import the movie into iMovie '08 -- creating a New Event. I see the clips in the lower half of the program, but nothing in the upper half. There, I still see the three squares and "Drag media here to create a new project" and a black window in the upper right.
I've tried importing with all the above-mentioned formats and I've tried a couple of clips pulled off the VHS tapes. It's not working.
Also, when I tried pulling one of these clips into iMovie '06 (which I re-installed), I only get the video in ONE square. In this case, I can view it in the main screen, but you can't edit anything if you get one green square representing the video.
I'd really appreciate some advice on this. I moved over to MAC from Windows Media Center, thinking it would be easier. So far, it's been rather frustrating. I guess the two iMovie versions hasn't helped.
Thanks!

I've tried importing with all the above-mentioned formats and I've tried a couple of clips pulled off the VHS tapes. It's not working.
Don't "import." Once the files are in your lower "Events" area, simply grab the icon for the file you want to add to your project and drop it in the upper "Project" window "Drag 'n drop" work area. (Alternatively you can turn on the "Edit" icon, Option-click the file you want in the "Events" window, and the entire clip will be automatically added to the project if the "show advanced tools" preference is turned on).
Also, when I tried pulling one of these clips into iMovie '06 (which I re-installed), I only get the video in ONE square. In this case, I can view it in the main screen, but you can't edit anything if you get one green square representing the video.
If you haven't modified preference settings, imported/dropped files are initially added to the "Clips" resource area (to the upper right of the main player). Simply drag and drop files from this area to the "Timeline" at the bottom of the screen (i.e., under the main player) in order to edit them.

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