IMovie exported file location?

Where does iMovie store the file it creates when exporting to iDVD? I want to find it and delete it, but I don't know where it is. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

1) Where does iMovie '08 keep raw footage files on my hard drive (default)?
The normal default location is in the "namedstart-updrive > nameduseraccount > iMovie Events > named_event" folder.
2) Once I find it can I simply cut and past it to my external drive into a folder of my choice?
It can be done, but not "simply." Its is far easier to perform the move from within iMovie '08 itself. Here is the URL for a "Quickie" tutorial: TUTORIAL 021: Moving an iMovie '08 Event
3) In the future do I simply copy my footage to the external drive and open iMovie to find/access it?
In the future, you should select the hard drive and name the event in the import window which opens as soon as you press the "Import" button.

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