Using FLIP and iMovie

I use my FLip to record video - save in FlipShare - then I import into iMovie to create whatever......My question is whether I need to be careful and NOT delete said clips in FlipSHare ?? do I need to maintain them in FlipShare for their availability in iMovie? even after I've created my iMovie project??
I was hoping to delete some already use video clips from FlipShare, but figured I'd better ask beforehand......
thanks a bunch.

The clips should be imported to a folder titled iMovie Events. You may have chosen the default or picked another drive. Assuming that you can reassure yourself by finding this folder, there should be no problem deleting.
Worked for me most recently last night.
Too bad about Flip. It deserves better.
Of course, there is still the question of how to back up these clips reliably.
dick glendon

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