Why can't I share my iMovie?

I just made my first video. After awhile I realized I had run out of memory to edit footage. So, I just grabbed the video directly from my memory card. Now after days of work, I can't share it. It says, "This item cannot be shared while it is still referencing media on the camera."
Do I have to redit my whole movie again?????

I have the same problem with iMovie (10.02). It is iM11? Is it an upgrade? Not only do I not get the numbering system. Is the one that came out with the big iCloud rollout an "upgrade" or just different? I thought one of the foundation blocks of Apple was user-friendlyness. I consider myself be somewhat capable, tech-wise but I am baffled. I am now working with the previous version (which also is iMovie 11, I think) (9.09)
I imported fine with 9.09 and was easily able to eject my camera which I CAN'T do with the supposed upgrade. But I have seen this one a number of places in the forums without a word from Apple. What is the deal guys?

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bogiesan
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