Trying to input a mp4 file to iMovie

Trying to input a mp4 file to iMovie but for some reason it won't drag and drop... Do I Need to upgrade to a newer version of iMovie or what

Hi
Yes You updated (to what version) ?
But You need a NEW version - And Your G4 can't run this BUT Your Mac Book Air can !
You need iMovie'08 (vers.7.x.x) or 09 (vers. 8.x.x) (and 09 are so much better)
Yours Bengt W

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    We here are not Apple or employed by them - the thoughts and wisdom of Apple is very occult to many of us !
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