fcpx “Original Media” folder

[Jeff Kirkland]

If you are sure you unchecked the copy option then no, it’s not normal behaviour. Can’t think of a reason why it would do that though…

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[Jon Cairns]

If your Canon footage is in folders which duplicate the camera card structure then FCP X will duplicate the files on import, regardless of whether or not you’ve got “Copy files to Final Cut Events” deselected. The workaround for this, while keeping the folder name as a keyword collection, is to drag that folder into the event from the Finder.

Jon

[Bret Williams]

How bizarre. I always drag directly to a folder I create in the event called camera originals. I usually also create a keyword collection within that folder called Camera 1 or Camera B (or whatever is appropriate) that I drag the media to. Keeps everything nice and tidy and functions just like legacy.

Never has my Canon footage been copied to the event using the drag method. I never tried to use the import command. I only use that command for media that requires it.

[Jon Cairns]

[Bret Williams] “Never has my Canon footage been copied to the event using the drag method. I never tried to use the import command. I only use that command for media that requires it.”

Bret,

I believe that we’re saying the same thing. If the import command is used FCP will copy that footage to the Event folder. If the folder is dragged into the Event then the original files will be referenced. The behavior of the Import command changed at some point (10.0.8 or 10.0.9?) to always copy, regardless of the preference setting.

Jon

[Bret Williams]

Yep. Was just agreeing/reiterating. It should copy if you have it set to in your preferences though.

[Steve Tammi]

Brilliant! Never thought about dragging the folders/files to the event guess I missed that in the tuts. Dragging worked great.

Thanks,

Steve

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[Craig Alan]

Just to be clear:

[Jon Cairns] “drag that folder into the event from the Finder.
“

Is this finder folder of camera card folders drag > finder’s folder of the Event or
finder folder of camera card folders drag > the event window in FC?

Also what is your practice to back up original content? I used to save my original tapes labeled with project name, date, A or B cam. Could always reimport using FC legacy’s project file if the media drive died or got corrupted. With cards that get reformatted in the camera what do you do to back up original media?

Mac Pro, macbook pro, Imacs (i7); Camcorders: Panasonic AG-HPX170/AG-HPX250P, Canon HV30/40, Sony Z7U, VX2000, PD170; FCP 6 certified; write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.

[Jon Cairns]

[Craig Alan] “Is this finder folder of camera card folders drag > finder’s folder of the Event or
finder folder of camera card folders drag > the event window in FC?”

Drag the finder’s folder onto the proper Event in the Event window.

[Craig Alan] “Also what is your practice to back up original content? I used to save my original tapes labeled with project name, date, A or B cam. Could always reimport using FC legacy’s project file if the media drive died or got corrupted. With cards that get reformatted in the camera what do you do to back up original media?
“

In my workflow, I offload all media to two different drives. One will be a working drive and the other is a backup drive. Once a project is complete then all the media gets put onto an archive drive which has a cloned backup drive. I virtually never import media from a camera card into FCPX. I’m not saying not to do that, just that this is the system that I use.

jon

[Craig Alan]

Thanks. I’ve been using sparse bundles for each new film. Using the finder, I start by copying each card into labeled folders. These folders are in the same sparse bundle that contains the event and project folders for that film. Then I have imported those clips using FC’s import. I’lll check to see if I am now ending up with three copies of the clips. If so I’ll use your method. Like you, when I’m done, I’ll clone this sparse image to another drive and depending on how important will have a back up of the archives. I’ll delete the sparse image on the media drive when I know I’ve finished with the film.

The advantage for me is that the sparse bundle contains all media connected to that particular film – original media and edited media. I can copy and move the entire contents easier. But I see the advantage of having the origin media on a different physical drive. The media drive would be less full. If the media drive goes down, you still have original files.

Mac Pro, macbook pro, Imacs (i7); Camcorders: Panasonic AG-HPX170/AG-HPX250P, Canon HV30/40, Sony Z7U, VX2000, PD170; FCP 6 certified; write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.