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97Final Cut Pro User Guide
Delete items from libraries in Final Cut Pro
You can delete unwanted clips and projects. You can also delete an entire event from
your library to free up storage space. When you delete a clip or a project from an event,
or delete an entire event, the source media files are moved to the Trash. There’s one
exception: Media that is being used by other projects in your library always remains in the
library.
Note: Libraries must contain at least one event.
1. In the Libraries sidebar in Final Cut Pro, select the event you want to delete or delete
items from.
2. Do one of the following:
• Delete items from the event: Select the clips or projects you want to remove, then
choose File > Move to Trash (or press Command-Delete).
Note: You can’t select clips and projects at the same time.
• Delete the entire event: Choose File > Move Event to Trash (or press Command-
Delete).
The selected items are deleted. To permanently delete the source media files from your
Mac or storage device, empty the Trash.
WARNING: After the Trash is emptied, the deleted clips and their associated source media
files can’t be restored.
View and sort items in the browser
Intro to browser views in Final Cut Pro
In Final Cut Pro, you can display your clips and projects in the browser in two views:
• Filmstrip view: Displays the clips in the selected event as a connected series of
thumbnail images. Projects appear as thumbnail images with a superimposed clapboard
design. Filmstrip view is useful when you want to visually locate your clips and projects.