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linking sequences
If I want to create a master sequence and copy/paste all of my other sequences into this one, is there any way to link the master sequence to the smaller ones? ie. if I make a change in the master sequence, it will also appear on the original and vice versa?
I think nesting could do this, but I haven’t used nesting before and am nervous it could have some side effects for my project.
Thanks!
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3 Replies
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Nesting is the only way to do this action. I only use nesting to create video effects, but you can also use it to do what you want. Most people don’t do this, they finish the edit in their respective timelines, then add them all together.
Kevin Monahan
60 Blu-ray Templates for Final Cut Studio 2009
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I recently worked on a project that had a master sequence about an hour long, but was made up of “chapters”. Each “chapter” had its own sequence. Each was was edited, sent to client, and approved. I then nested the chapters into my master sequence.
If further changes were needed I made them in the “chapter” sequence then moved to the “master” where Final Cut will show you an unrendered area. That is where I would make timing adjustments on the “master”.
Altho there is no link that automatically updates, Final Cut Pro does at least show the area that has changed since your last render attempt.
I have not experienced any problems with nesting sequences when editing on my Mac Pro. If you think things are slowing down, simply close the sequences you are not using. I believe that frees up some memory for you to see previews and such. It doesn’t seem to effect render times tho.
Kate Caplis
Final Cut Editor & Motion Designer
WhiteHorse BlackCat Studios
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Okay thanks!
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