May I delete original media if I copy it into a project on import?

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May I delete original media if I copy it into a project on import?

I couldn't quite determine this from the documentation... But I use the copy media into project when I import media into an event/project. May I "remove" the original media from my disk to save space then? I kind of like the idea of the media being in the project so I can move it all together when I'm done with a project or setting it on the shelf for a little while. But then I'd like to put the original media off line somewhere.

Thanks!

Lance

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017), macOS Sierra (10.12.6)

Posted on Dec 10, 2017 6:11 PM

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Alchroma

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Dec 11, 2017 10:23 AM in response to lanceth

Yes you can.

However if your Project or Library becomes corrupted or some other disaster occurs........risky.

Keep a backup copy of your original media on a backup drive.

At the price of drives it is not worth the grief.

Al

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lanceth Author

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Dec 11, 2017 10:27 AM in response to Alchroma

Yes, by "remove", I meant move the media to offline storage. On a related question, I use the Multicam clip feature as it very useful for the sort of video I shoot. After I create the multi-cam clip, can I "remove" the stand alone clips from the library?

I'd still have the original media hiding off line somewhere, just in case...

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Tom Wolsky

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Dec 11, 2017 10:31 AM in response to lanceth

After I create the multi-cam clip, can I "remove" the stand alone clips from the library?

No. They don't add any "weight" to the library. If you don't want to see the clips either put the multicam in a keyword collection or a smart collection. You could also create a library smart collection to hold your multicams.

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