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Does anyone know a way to export the files with their original file names rather than the default project name? I'm using FCPX 10.7.1 and when I Save As, I have to change each clip name manually which adds up after 100+ videos
Yes, in the export window, you click the file name and change it, simple.
Or while editing, in the Browser, select the Project, go to the Inspector, change the Project's name.
You can also change some of the default settings for what is and isn't included in the file name and metadata of an export.
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Yes! I have about 68, 30 second clips of products spinning on a turn table in the timeline. Each clip has a corresponding sku name in the first 2 seconds, which I trim off and rename the file. When I go to export each individual clip, by default the file is saved as "project name" which I have change. It would be a lot easier if the default was the file name rather than looking for the file, coping the name, exporting, pasting the new name, and repeat.
As Tom suggests, if you're not doing anything else to the clips other than trimming, you could just mark an in and and out on each clip in the browser, then select them all and export/share. They will be named their clip name.
Since you've already created a timeline, you could also do a Batch Export from the Timeline using CommandPost. https://commandpost.io
How exactly are you exporting? Are you exporting multiple clips from a project timeline?
Is there something else you’re doing to the clips that prevents you from doing this from the browser? Trim the clips and export from there with the original name.
In the timeline, I'm also adjusting the colors, levels, and adding a sharp filter. After I edit each clip, I'll range select a single clip and export them one by one.
Have a look at CommandPost.
I'm skeptical on how good this sounds. Why is this free?
Because he’s not a pirate? He works for Hedge now I believe.
You can ask the author, Chris Hocking, at fcp dot cafe and read about the history of the software. I've used it for several years and visit the site every day for professional FCP related news.
How to export video files with original file names
