Save As-Consolidate Media

DGrob wrote on 1/3/2004, 3:50 PM
Let me get this straight.

I've just done the File-Save As-"Copy and trim all media with project"-"Create trimmed copies of source media" on a project with 300 assorted media events spread over 20 tracks. I now have a project file called **** CONSOLIDATED 010404. It includes a new veg file and copies of all trimmed media events, as promised in the Help file.

These are actual copies, right? I can go through and delete my original source files to clean up the HD, right? I can just Save any last minute updates and it all goes to my new, consolidated file, right?

Excuse my consternation, I just HATE deleting anything when I'm not 100% sure of what I'm doing. BTW, I did this because my processor was becoming noticably slower with my final edit-tinkering. The source files were long analog conversions with extensive trimmer regions saved to create the working clips.Tthe consolidated file is much smaller and much faster.

Help an old man ease into the new year. Thanks, DGrob

Comments

Spot|DSE wrote on 1/3/2004, 3:53 PM
These are actual copies, yes. You can delete the original source material and you'll have more room available on your hard drive.
MUTTLEY wrote on 1/3/2004, 4:14 PM
If you want to double check just to be on the safe side, what I do is rename the original folder with the original source material and then open the new .veg file that you just saved: If everything shows up and it doesnt try looking for something on the timeline your golden.

An extra step, but better safe than sorry. I always have at least some degree of fear when deleting the original source.

- Ray

www.undergroundplanet.com

JJKizak wrote on 1/3/2004, 4:51 PM
Does this work the same way if you make the save to another computer
over a network? I did this once but I can't remember the details.

JJK
DGrob wrote on 1/3/2004, 4:53 PM
Spot, thanks again.
Muttley. Good idea.
JJK. Dunno, never been there. Sounds like it would, though.
Everyone. Worked flawlessly. What a great feature! DGrob
Chienworks wrote on 1/3/2004, 4:55 PM
JJK, that should work exactly the same way, just a little slower.

When using this function, it's a very good idea to make sure you save to a brand new empty directory created specifically for this project. That helps eliminate any confusion as to which files are created by this save and which files are old originals.
farss wrote on 1/3/2004, 5:16 PM
Just one final thought,
after doing that it, depending on a few factors it mightn't be a bad time to defrag the drive or at least check to see how fragmented it's become.