IMovie Picture Settings Problem

Hello Apple Support Boards members,
The pop-up window of my picture settings when choosing a photo to import (you know, with the Ken Burns effects) is out of my screen's range.
I discovered that using Exposé, but it seems this pop-up window is literally unreachable, being a bit further from the edge of my screen. (right edge that is).
How can I reset its position/ have it back?
Thanks in advance.

This problem can be caused by iMovie's failure to handle one of its own features.
The location of the Photo Settings Window is "stuck" to the location of the project window opening it. This can cause the Photo Settings window to disappear off screen.
Recipe for the problem:
1. Place the project window in the lower right corner of the screen.,
2. Open the Photo Settings window. Drag it to the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Move the project to the upper left corner of the screen.
4. Switch to editing something OTHER THAN photos, which causes the Photo Settings window to close.
5. Now try to open the Photo Settings window. It is inaccessible. It is off-screen, where you can't see it.
6. To rescue the Photo Settings window, drag the project window back to the lower right corner of the screen. Or Quit iMovie and re-open the project.
To avoid this problem, routinely place the Photo Settings window over the Preview area.
Another way to avoid the problem is for the iMovie programmers to check the location of the window before it opens, and always move it on screen. (Tsk, tsk.)
Karl

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