Sharing imovie 08 projects between two macs

Hi, can anyone advise what is the best way to see an imovie created in imovie 08 on my iMac on my MacBookPro. It seems weird that I can't share my movies on my two computers, only on ipods or on a tv

I believe there is a way. I came across it some time ago but forgot to bookmark the instructions and of course I can't find it anywhere now I need it!!! I want to use it to back up my finished projects but still have the option to edit if I want in future.
I know this doesn't help but I remember there being an option to export project and all raw footage to take with you.
Hopefully someone will tell us the answer.

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I think an intermediat external hard disk
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