Locating frequently used audio in a single Event in FCPX 10.1?

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Locating frequently used audio in a single Event in FCPX 10.1?

I have a bunch of audio files that I regularly use to score my podcasts. I am just starting to figure out this new 10.1 update. Instead of copying them into each new "Event" (or "Project" now that it appears the project files are contained within the event files), it seems like it might be easier to create an "Event" that houses all of those audio files and then just link to them.

I understand that doing this means that if I ever move the audio "Event" that EVERY other event or project that references it will now have to be redirecting/relinked to the updated location, but honestly, I have not ever moved the source folder for the audio. I have organized my system so that all of the audio is contained in an easily accessible folder on my external hard drive. It seems like a good idea to have all of the audio contained in an easily accessible "Event" in the new FCPX 10.1.

Am I right? Is there a flaw in my thinking? Let me know if you need more info to answer the question.

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Dec 23, 2013 1:57 AM

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Dec 23, 2013 4:40 AM in response to Ataraxic8

that's hat I'm doing here for quiet a while (before10.1) :

I have some 'standards' for my weekly sports-reports, all collected in some extra Event 'Standards'.

Now with FCPX10.1., I' looking forward to create such an Event in each 'Season'-Library, but without importing the files = to keep'em where they are now, on some ext. HDD. On edit of each project, I can switch inside the Lib to that Event, apply clips as needed.

When season is over, I'll close that Lib, create the next, create again an 'Standards'-Event, ... - and no extra space on my 'working' hard-drive...

I haven't done that - the whole process of 'updating' my terabytes of data is some nice&cozy holiday-work 😁

For my needs, these new 'Libraries' are perfect:

one season = 1 lib, 1 game = 1 Event with 3 - 6 cameras, 1 report = 1 project

one fast harddrive = actual game, one slow harddrive = 'standards', another slow one = final export - easy!

(plus a couple of extra drives for back-ups)

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