Making a Movie in iMovie HD and iDVD 5: Visual QuickProject Guide

When the camera is connected, you can use iMovie's controls to rewind, fast-forward, and play through the footage on tape. This lets you locate footage without fiddling with the camera's miniscule buttons. If nothing else, I find it easier to rewind the tape using iMovie.

Press Rewind or Fast-forward while the video is playing to review the footage sped up.