Open Media Browser in IPhoto 08?

How do I open the media browser in IPhoto 08? I do not see a menu option. I want to add a movie I shared from IMovie to the Media Browser, into one of my iPhoto galleries....
I was able to open it in garageband and drag it from there into IPhoto, but I thought Media Browser was viewable from all the ILife apps...
Thanks!

You can drag any folder via the Finder into the iMedia Browser window to get it to view the contents. There's a folder in the Movies Folder called iMovie Events. Drag that into the open iMedia Browser window and you should get the same clips that is in iMovie. Once dragged into iMedia Browser they will be there when opened again.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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