newsguy4
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Q: Deleting Capture Files

I am finished with my project and am running low on HD space.

How do I delete the media (capture) files from FCE 4? 

I have tried to delete the captured clips themselves but that yields no gain in space.

 

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imac, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Mar 18, 2015 5:31 PM

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  • by Ian R. Brown,

    Ian R. Brown Ian R. Brown Mar 19, 2015 3:29 PM in response to newsguy4
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    Mar 19, 2015 3:29 PM in response to newsguy4

    You must empty the trash after putting the files in it.

  • by MartinR,

    MartinR MartinR Mar 19, 2015 5:22 PM in response to newsguy4
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    Mar 19, 2015 5:22 PM in response to newsguy4

    Deleting the clips inside the FCE project has no effect on the files on your hard drive.

     

    To delete the clip files & render files from your hard drive (and free up space) you have to manually delete the files via the Finder.  Navigate to the following folders and delete the contents therein:

    • <youruserfolder>/Documents/Final Cut Express Documents/Capture Scratch
    • <youruserfolder>/Documents/Final Cut Express Documents/Render Files


    IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any reason to want to retain your captured clips, archive them somewhere before deleting them from your hard drive.  Once they're gone, they're gone forever.  Render files don't matter, you can always re-create them by re-rendering your project.  And, OBTW as Ian said you also have to empty the Trash.