Final Cut Pro Library and film clips

Can the video clips be deleted after importing them into the library? My video clips are taking up room on my external drive. Should I compress the video Clips?

Posted on May 23, 2023 6:13 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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May 23, 2023 6:17 AM in response to simonart57

If the clips have been imported into the library bundle and not just linked to the library then FCP no longer needs the files on the external.

simonart57 Author

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May 23, 2023 6:18 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Wow! Tom, what a quick reply. Thank you.

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