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![]() What are the four main components of organization within FCP X? |
![]() Library...Events...Keywords...Projects The Library is at the top of the pyramid with media organized into Events and Keyword Collections before being edited into Projects. |
![]() What is the difference between Events and Keyword Collections? |
![]() Keyword Collections are the same media imported into Events but organized into more defined and easily accessed areas. |
![]() How do Event, Keyword Collection and Project icons appear in the Library? |
![]() Once you click on Library in the Browser all the contents will cascade down in order of hierarchy. |
![]() Should you want to store media on an external hard drive, how would you direct it there? |
![]() The bigger question is why would you want to? This iMac has 2 terabytes of storage. But if you have a reason to store elsewhere highlight the Library in the Browser, then open the Inspector where you'll see Storage Locations and next to it Modify Settings. |
![]() What is the book's author's opinion about external hard drive storage? |
![]() He thinks all media related to the Library should be kept in a folder on the same drive as the Library. If it's external and you lose it, you're screwed. |
![]() Is it possible for more than one Library to appear in the FCP X interface? |
![]() Sure. A given filmmaker might be working simultaneously on a training video, a documentary, a commercial, etc. |
![]() What are the edited Timelines referred to in FCP X? |
![]() Edited Timelines are called Projects. |
![]() Where are Projects located? |
![]() Two places. All Projects can be accessed from Smart Collections or from within the Event where they were created. |
![]() What are the viewing options for Projects? |
![]() Like all media, Projects can be viewed via List view or Filmstrip view. |
![]() Where is the control for List view / Filmstrip view? |
![]() It's a toggle button at the top right of the Browser. |
![]() How do you create a Library? |
![]() Topmost menu > File > New. This is also how to create Events and Projects. |
![]() How do you close a Library? |
![]() Highlight the Library > File > Close Library (title) |
![]() What will FCP X open to if you click on it in the Dock? |
![]() It will open the software in the state it was in when you last closed it. However you closed it, that's what you'll see when you next open it. |
![]() If you want to open an existing but not currently visible Library, how would you find it? |
![]() File > Open Library > Other |
![]() How would you delete an Event? |
![]() Press the Control button on the keyboard and click on the Event you no longer want. Then navigate to Move Event to Trash. |