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2. Do one of the following:
Click Create Empty to create a new empty project.
Select one of the template projects and click Create to create a project based on a
template.
RESULT
The project is created and saved in the specied location.
Self-Contained Projects
To share your work or to transfer it to another computer, your project must be self-contained.
The following functions facilitate this task:
Select Media> Prepare Archive to verify that every clip that is referenced in the project is
located in the project folder and to take actions if that is not the case.
Select File> Back up Project to create a new project folder where you can save the project
le and the necessary work data. The original project remains unchanged.
RELATED LINKS
Preparing Archives on page 94
Backing up Projects on page 94
Preparing Archives
The Prepare Archive function allows you to gather all les that are referenced by your project
and to ensure that these are in the project folder. This is useful if you want to move or archive
your project.
PROCEDURE
1. Select Media> Prepare Archive.
If your project references external les, you are prompted to copy them to your working
directory. If any processing has been applied, decide if you want to atten edits.
2. Click Proceed.
RESULT
Your project is ready to be archived. You can move or copy the project folder to another location.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
Copy audio les that reside within the project folder to the Audio folder or save them separately.
You must also move your video clips manually, as videos are only referenced and not saved in the
project folder.
Backing up Projects
You can create a backup copy of your project. Backups only contain the necessary work data. All
media les, except for the les from VST Sound archives, are included as a copy.
PROCEDURE
1.
Select File> Back up Project.
2.
Select an empty folder or create a new one.
Project Handling
Self-Contained Projects
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