Q: Workflow, Is it ok to do this?
Is it ok to do this?
I have an external drive where I keep the original AVCHD files copied straight from the SD card.
They are dated and each folder has the event name.
After that, I launch FCX and import an event from the original AVCHD.
When I import, I let FCX create an optimized file that now resides inside of the purple FCX inside of the movies folder (main drive).
I then, right click and copie the optimized clips to a secondary drive that I call “optimized clips”.
Last, I quit FCX, delete the previous library that I had created, launch FCX and import the media again from the “optimized” folder but this time I unchecked the file optimize option a leave the media on its place.
Just to confirm if it is ok to do this without having a huge file inside of my movies folder (main drive).
I now end up with: Original file (drive 1), Optimized file (drive 2), Final movies (drive 3), FCX file (movies folder, main drive)
I heard that it was possible to run those AVCHD clips through Compressor to create a ProRes but It did not work for me.
Thanks in advance for your input and recommendation
Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), 2010 MP 6 Core GTX 760
Posted on Jun 16, 2016 9:20 AM
ProRes is an easier file to edit if you have a low powered computer.
If your computer is reasonably new, you should have no problem editing native AVCHD files.
As long as your computer can edit AVCHD with no problems, you should simply edit AVCHD.
You only need to use ProRes if you are having problems editing AVCHD.
As Tom said, ProRes can be of use when using effects or colour grading, however you might find that you get perfectly good results with AVCHD.
As with many things, always try the simplest way first and don't change it unless you find that it is not producing the results you want.
Posted on Jun 16, 2016 1:07 PM