Trying to import video from internet to imovie HELP!!!!!!

ASAP.
i need a video from youtube to go on my imovie can anybody tell me how to put it on there?

Welcome to the forum.
What is the format of those Webcam files?
Also, along with the format, it would be useful to know the CODEC used by the capture software. The great, free utility, G-Spot, should be able to give you that info. Here's look at the G-Spot screen, w/ an AV file loaded:
Good luck,
Hunt

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Also, along with the format, it would be useful to know the CODEC used by the capture software. The great, free utility, G-Spot, should be able to give you that info. Here's look at the G-Spot screen, w/ an AV file loaded:
Good luck,
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