How do I create a camera archive folder?

Creating a Camera Archive Folder

1. Open up iMovie.
2. Go to “File > Import from Camera” or the click big camera button under the Project Library pane.
3. Click the “Archive All” button beside “Camera: Sony HDR-XR150”
4. Choose a location to save the entire contents of your camera (I use portable hard drives)

What is create archive in Final Cut Pro?

Turn your tape footage into a file-based media backup by creating a camera archive in Final Cut Pro X! One very useful feature in Final Cut Pro X is the ability to create a camera archive, which allows you to easily turn your tape-based media into a file-based media backup.

How to open Final Cut camera archive?

The archive is connected to Final Cut Pro, and its media is displayed in the Media Import window. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the camera archive icon to reveal the list of clips in the archive, or double-click the camera archive to open it.

What is camera archive?

You can make a camera archive (backup copy) of the contents of your camera or camcorder. (You can’t make an archive from a live video signal, such as the signal produced by an iSight camera.)

How do you reimport footage in Final Cut Pro?

Reimport a clip

1. Do one of the following: Connect the camera that contains the clip to your Mac, and turn on the camera.
2. In Final Cut Pro, do one of the following: Reimport one clip: Select the clip in the browser.
3. Choose File > Import > Reimport from Camera/Archive.

Where are Fcpx backups stored?

Movies folder
Backups are saved with the time and date in the filename. By default, Final Cut Pro saves backups to the Final Cut Pro Backups folder in the Movies folder, but you can change the backup location.

How do I backup Final Cut Pro to external hard drive?

After removing generated files, move the library.

1. To locate the library file, select the library in the Libraries sidebar, then choose File > Reveal in Finder. A new Finder window opens with the library selected.
2. Quit Final Cut Pro.
3. In the Finder, drag the library file to your external hard drive.

How do I reimport my camera?

What is proxy media in Final Cut Pro?

Proxy files increase editing performance and take up considerably less storage space than optimized files. Note: For better import and playback performance, Final Cut Pro automatically transcodes all MP3 audio files to MOV audio files.

Where is FCPX auto save?

By default, Final Cut Pro saves backups to the Final Cut Pro Backups folder in the Movies folder, but you can change the backup location.

How do I move a FCPX library to an external drive?

Move a library

1. To locate the library file, select the library in the Libraries sidebar, then choose File > Reveal in Finder. A new Finder window opens with the library selected.
2. Quit Final Cut Pro.
3. In the Finder, drag the library file to your external hard drive.