Import doesn't make a clip (iMovie HD, Canon ZR10, macbookpro) Video Newbie

Hi All
I've never done video before and have a Canon ZR10 and I think iMovie HD (about says 6.0.3 (267.2)).
The problem is that when I import from the camera it doesn't create the clip.
iMovie is able to control the camera fine. The import button works, but no clip shows up.
I also get the same results on a imac with iMove 3.x
Any ideas?
Thanks for your time.
J Sadler

Hello, jsadler,
Welcome to the discussions.
Are you following these directions for importing from your camcorder?
+Importing video from your camcorder+
+One of the first steps in creating a movie is copying the video from your camcorder to your computer. This process is called "capturing" or "importing."+
+Note: You can also have iMovie HD import and compose a movie automatically using the Magic iMovie feature.+
+To import video from your camcorder:+
+Turn on your camcorder, and set the camcorder to VTR mode (some camcorders call this Play or VCR).+
+Connect your camcorder to your computer using a FireWire cable. If you need help with this, see Related Topics below or refer to the documentation that came with your camera.+
+In iMovie HD, click the mode switch to set iMovie HD to camera mode (shown above).+
+If you have more than one camcorder, or a camcorder and iSight are connected, choose your camcorder from the pop-up menu that appears when you press the camera icon.+
+Use the capture controls (shown below) to review your tape in the iMovie monitor.+
+Rewind the tape to a few seconds before the point where you want to start importing.+
+Click Play.+
+When you see the frame where you want to begin importing, click the Import button in the iMovie monitor or press the Space bar.+
+Your imported video appears in the Clips pane or timeline viewer, depending upon how you set your Import preferences. iMovie HD automatically creates a new clip at each scene break (wherever the recording was interrupted as the camera was set to standby). For information on how to turn off this feature, see Related Topics below.+
+Click Import again or press the Space bar when you want to stop importing.+

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