can media manager shrink and copy my project data without deleting original media ? at DVinfo.net

Chris Sweet · March 19th, 2010, 03:36 PM

So, I have a 1.5TB hd and an iMac that is leant to me for editing because for some reason beyond me the hd will not mount no matter what on my computer.

I notice I can go from 800GB to 100GB by deleting unused media from duplicated clip.

Does this delete media from my borrowed 1.5TB drive?

my aim is to render my projects audio/video so only the clips in the timeline get rendered w handles to my destination drive. Leaving the main media drive untouched

read the manual and wasnt sure if I can do this or not. Hesitant on using some media manager features until I fully wrap my head around it.. incase I get boned

cheers

Andy Mees · March 20th, 2010, 05:28 AM

Hi Chris

Yes, the Media Manager can do this for you ... choose the option to "Copy" and you will be fine, however it is always worthwhile to unmount the original media drive after the copy and validate the copied project and media from the new location. Media Manager has a checkered history and whilst these days it is pretty darned reliable its always a good idea to check its operations after the fact, especially if the source project is complex.

Best
Andy

Chris Sweet · March 20th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Thanks Andy!

So, the 'deleting unused media from duplicated clip' button will not delete my original files then? Researching about this feature led me to believe it was to delete unused data to save storage space..

thanks again

Christopher Drews · March 20th, 2010, 09:42 PM

Indeed, but understand that you'll loose your handles for editing (ie - you'll be locked into the cut).

I almost always never check that box when archiving finished projects for storage.

-C

Andrew Kimery · March 21st, 2010, 11:07 AM

You won't lose handles if you check the 'add handles' box and add a duration.

Chris Sweet · March 21st, 2010, 06:22 PM

awesome, will this feature delete media from the original hd though? Or just omit saving/copying this data to my destination drive?

cheers

Andrew Kimery · March 22nd, 2010, 01:45 AM

If you use Copy it will duplicate the media you want in destination folder you set. The original media will not be touched.

March 19th, 2010, 03:36 PM	#1
Chris Sweet Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 89	can media manager shrink and copy my project data without deleting original media ? So, I have a 1.5TB hd and an iMac that is leant to me for editing because for some reason beyond me the hd will not mount no matter what on my computer. I notice I can go from 800GB to 100GB by deleting unused media from duplicated clip. Does this delete media from my borrowed 1.5TB drive? my aim is to render my projects audio/video so only the clips in the timeline get rendered w handles to my destination drive. Leaving the main media drive untouched read the manual and wasnt sure if I can do this or not. Hesitant on using some media manager features until I fully wrap my head around it.. incase I get boned cheers

March 20th, 2010, 05:28 AM	#2
Andy Mees Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 645	Hi Chris Yes, the Media Manager can do this for you ... choose the option to "Copy" and you will be fine, however it is always worthwhile to unmount the original media drive after the copy and validate the copied project and media from the new location. Media Manager has a checkered history and whilst these days it is pretty darned reliable its always a good idea to check its operations after the fact, especially if the source project is complex. Best Andy

March 20th, 2010, 01:33 PM	#3
Chris Sweet Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 89	Thanks Andy! So, the 'deleting unused media from duplicated clip' button will not delete my original files then? Researching about this feature led me to believe it was to delete unused data to save storage space.. thanks again

March 20th, 2010, 09:42 PM	#4
Christopher Drews Major Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 628	Indeed, but understand that you'll loose your handles for editing (ie - you'll be locked into the cut). I almost always never check that box when archiving finished projects for storage. -C

March 21st, 2010, 11:07 AM	#5
Andrew Kimery Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	You won't lose handles if you check the 'add handles' box and add a duration.

March 21st, 2010, 06:22 PM	#6
Chris Sweet Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 89	awesome, will this feature delete media from the original hd though? Or just omit saving/copying this data to my destination drive? cheers

March 22nd, 2010, 01:45 AM	#7
Andrew Kimery Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 352	If you use Copy it will duplicate the media you want in destination folder you set. The original media will not be touched.