Importing video while iMovie generates thumbnails

I am in the midst of importing analog video via my Canopus ADVC110. My question is this: Once you've imported the video and iMovie starts to generate thumbnails, is it possible to begin importing a new tape during this time?
Russ
Altadena, CA

Not to my knowledge.

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