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Methods of modifying existing Smart Bins:
 To rename a Smart Bin: Right-click the Smart Bin you want to rename, choose
Rename from the contextual menu, enter a new name, and press Return.
 To edit a Smart Bin: Double-click the Smart Bin, then edit the filter criteria, and
click OK.
 To duplicate a Smart Bin: Right-click any Smart Bin and choose Duplicate from the
contextual menu. This is a good way to create multiple variations of a Smart Bin that you
created with complex rules, where you need to create variations by modifying those
rules without needing to reinvent the wheel each time
 To delete a Smart Bin: Right-click the Smart Bin you want to delete, choose Delete
Smart Bin from the contextual menu, and click Delete in the warning dialog. Deleting a
Smart Bin does not delete any gathered media associated with that bin.
Smart Bins Work Better With Metadata
Keep in mind that the more metadata you associate with each clip, the more methods
you have at your disposal for creating custom Smart Bins (for editing) and Smart Filters
(for grading) with which to zero in on the clips you need for any given situation. This will
not only make it easier to find what you need, but it’ll help you to work faster. At the
very least, it would be valuable for you to use the Metadata Editor to add information to
each clip such as a Description, Shot and Scene designations, take information, and
possibly some useful keywords such as character names, shot framing, interior or
exterior keywords, and so on.
For example, if you’ve entered enough metadata, then you can create multi-criteria
Smart Bins or Smart Filters that let you find the equivalent of “every close-up of Sally
inside the diner,” or “every long shot of Antonio outside in the parking lot.” In a
documentary, you could easily isolate “every interview shot of Louis from camera 1,”
or “every B-roll clip with Robyn.” All of this will help you find media faster for editing, or
quickly isolate similar clips that you need to match together for grading.
For more information about using the Metadata Editor, see Chapter 12,
“Using Clip Metadata.”
Organizing Smart Bins
Manually created Smart Bins can be organized into Folders and Sub-Folders for better sidebar
management, just like regular bins.
Smart Bins organized into folders
To add a Smart Bin folder:
Right-click in the Smart Bins area and choose Add Folder from the contextual menu to create
folders that you can drag Smart Bins into. Each folder has a disclosure triangle, so you can show
or hide its contents.
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