Does anyone else have problems with iMovie?q?

All i am trying to do is import some .mov files that i have made from my digital camera. This is my first time using iLife 08’, well atleast the iMovie portion and i must say i hate it because i cant get it to import any videos. Ive even tried changed the type of file i import. If anyone knows a trick please help. Or if you would like to complain with me go ahead.