Moviong Clips from Project Media Window

pepegot1 wrote on 12/4/2011, 9:04 PM

When load a clips into the Project Media Window they all end up on a track. How Can I prevent this automatic loading to a track? I want to select what goes where. I noticed the track is armed. How can I unarm it so this will not happen?
I just experimented with Explorer and found that I can get around the problem by using it but, is there another way?

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Steve Grisetti wrote on 12/5/2011, 7:12 AM

How are you adding the files to your Project Media panel?

There are several ways to do it.

pepegot1 wrote on 12/5/2011, 10:43 AM

I was using the "Folder" icon upper left right. However, when using the "Explorer panel everything works well. I don't want a lot of clips loaded at once. Explorer is the way to go for me. Any additional info would be appreciated.
Is there such a thing as disarming a track?

vkmast wrote on 12/5/2011, 12:04 PM

pepegot1,
you can also use Project / Import Media... to get your clip/s to the Project Media panel and do what you want from there.

What do you mean by disarming?
From the manual:
"Select the Arm for Record buttons on the tracks where you want to record. Arming a track enables it for recording.
When a track is armed, the track meter displays the track's levels."

pepegot1 wrote on 12/5/2011, 12:21 PM

By disarm I mean remove the white light near the track number and leave it bare. I think this is a non issue as I see that it changes from track to track.
The Project Import media works as you said. Thanks again. I am beginning to get the hang of it. I have had the program for a week.

Chienworks wrote on 12/5/2011, 12:22 PM

For what it's worth, i never use the project media window.