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Backing up FCPX data
Hello,
I just finished a project. I need to remove this from my laptop so that I can begin on another project.
If I simply make a up of the event and project folders associated to the project (Final Cut Events -> Project_Event and Final Cut Projects -> Project_Name), will that be sufficient to restore the project in the future?
Your guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim -
2 Replies
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That would work.
You can also use FCPX to “Move” material to a new drive (in the File menu(. This also ensures file verification.
Jeremy
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A nice way to backup FCPX stuff is to use disk images:
https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/fcp_x_managing_disk_image_martin.html
I personally use Carbon Copy Cloner to do just that automatically every night. Might save my bacon if there was a major disaster and Projects or Events got corrupted. You can exclude files that can gen re-generated automatically (Render, Analysis…) to have smaller backup sets.
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