how to re-import clips that were unsuccesfully imported

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how to re-import clips that were unsuccesfully imported

I tried to import about 50 clips. However I did not see that only the first 20 had been imported correctly and that probably the import of the rest was still busy. Not aware of this I started to move the first clips to the timeline. As a result the clips that were still busy have been unsuccessfully imported. They are green and only the audio of them is working. I tried to solve this problem but did not succeed: I removed the green ones and tried to import them again but they remain green. I also started a new project with a new event and imported them again but they remain green. Any suggestions ?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.4

Posted on May 5, 2024 12:33 PM

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Answer 1

Rich839

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May 5, 2024 11:25 PM in response to Castelluci

Try re-encoding the clips. Put one of the clips on your desktop. Control-click on it. Select Encode Selected Files from the pop up menu. That will created a re-encoded movie while still preserving the original. Now try importing the re-encoded movie.

— Rich

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Castelluci Author

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May 6, 2024 4:08 PM in response to Rich839

Thanks for the reply. How can I copy or drag one of the clips to my desktop ? I can only drag them to the timeline. I have a work-around now by copying them from my Camcorder directly into the timeline.

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Answer 3

Rich839

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May 6, 2024 4:19 PM in response to Castelluci

Since you have found a workaround, looks like you are good to go.

If your clip is in the Project Media Browser (as opposed to the timeline) then select the clip and do a File/Reveal in Finder. An Original Media folder will pop up that lists by name the files in the project. The name of the clip that you selected will be highlighted. Copy, not move, the highlighted file to your desktop.

-- Rich

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