Imovie import and converts avchd into AIC involved .mov

I am new to this and want to start off on the right foot. I noticed after importing 3 events this weekend from my HDR-CX12 (Sony) I have associated .mov files in the event directory under ~/Movies/IMovie/Events/ This concerns me since from my understanding AIC is great for editing but not so great for viewing. I wish to view these clips on a Popcorn Hour or other platforms.
Should I keep the original files that the camcorder records in another directory?
I see IMovie can export, but can it only export projects (not events)?
I have fooled around with MPEG stream and found that going from AIC into another format will lose a lot of its quality not to mention the hassle of getting it to work (video or audio sometimes is lost if the format wasn't chosen correctly). What is a common work flow pattern people follow?

AIC is actually a great codec for viewing - except that it is very large, so you can't really use it on an iPod or over the internet.
Definitely keep the original AVCHD files that the camera records. The best way to do this is to create a disk image on your hard drive that is just large enough for the files. Move the entire contents of your camcorder into the disk image. You should be able to mount this disk image and import from it into iMovie as if it were a camera. Once you have it working, you can reformat your camera and be ready for the next shoot. If you wish you can burn your disk image to DVD for additional backup.
General workflow:
Shoot in AVCHD
Import into iMovie creates AIC
Edit in AIC (You don't have to know this. iMovie does it under the covers.)
Share your movie in h.264 for viewing on computer, TV, iDVD, iPod, iTunes,etc.
iMovie can only export projects.
One exception is that iDVD can make a DVD of Events. The Events from iMovie will show up in the Media Browser of iDVD. If you want to watch unedited footage, you can do this.
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