Missing file in iMovie 10.0.3

I digitized an old VHS with Elgato Video Capture, then opened iMovie to edit the footage. After making all the desired cuts, I renamed the file in the library and shut down my Mac. Four hours later I tried to open the file to do some more editing, but it was gone from the list. I can't find anything on the harddrive but an mp4 version of the file that I can open in QuickTime, but I cannot get it to show up in iMovie. How do I recover this edited file?

You should be able to move a clips position by selecting it (yellow border) then dragging it to where you want it.
See: http://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.0/#movf8b8fc9b2
Geoff.

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