storing clips outside library

I want to leave the video clips in place. I dont want to create a duplicate - In final cut it appears I have only two choices: either I have it imported into the library, or I choose a separate folder location (media location under storage settings). But I am looking for a third option. leave the clips where they are instead of making a copy of the video clips. Option 1 just creates a big file with duplicate video clips and option 2 does the same thing but stories it in the library. I want to leave the video clips where they are so I dont create extra space on the drivve.


Posted on Sep 12, 2021 10:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 10:30 AM

You also have the import option to Leave in Place.



You cannot leave in place if the file is on a camera, in a camera card structure, or in a camera archive.

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Sep 12, 2021 10:38 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

thank you. I thought this option was under "storage locations" not under the import window. That was set to "copy to library" so I changed it to leave in place. Of course, this doesn't undo my current projects that have the clips inside the library. Apparently there is no way to revert a project back to "leave in place" once you have imported them....

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