Importing file from imovie 08 back to external harddrive in mp4 format

I have been trying to convert VHS to DVD (although I havent gotten to the DVD part yet) by importing movies onto an external hard drive using a program called El Gato which is great. Needing to trim some of these files (have some old concerts with commercials, etc.), I imported the file which is mp4 into Imovie and trimmed. I have called apple support and taken my laptop to store and still have no answer. I want to know once I have trimmed this file because I can't just drag it how i get it back on my external hard drive and keep it in mp4 format? I need specific instructions cuz no one seems to be giving me answer i need. I am on imovie 08 not new version. The apple guy showed me on latest imovie and i dont think its the same because i didnt know what to do once i got home. I also tried going to file and importing movie where it lets you select where you want the file to go, but the import button is greyed out so another road block and I dont know if thats the step im supposed to take.

Does your ElGato come with EyeTV software (Version 3.4 is the latest).
If so, you can do simple trims in EyeTV. If you right-click on your import, and select Edit, you will get an editing view. You can add markers to mark the in and out points. Then click the gear icon and choose compact. Be sure to read the detailed instructions in EyeTV help.

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