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its new master clips are linked to the newly digitized media files.
There are two approaches to redigitizing a sequence:
• Use Decompose to create a bin of clips, and then batch digitize
the clips.
• Redigitize the sequence without using Decompose.
Saving Two Versions of a Sequence When Redigitizing
To save the original version of your sequence before redigitizing, you
can create a duplicate. For example, use this method if you create a
sequence at a low resolution to save storage space and want to redigi-
tize the sequence at a higher resolution while retaining the first ver-
sion. Avid recommends this method if you intend to use the
Decompose feature.
To make a duplicate of the sequence:
1. Select the sequence in the bin and choose Duplicate from the Edit
menu.
2. (Option) Create a new bin by choosing New Bin from the File
menu and move the duplicate sequence into the new bin. This step
saves you the confusion of mingling new sequences and master
clips with existing ones, especially when using Decompose.
Using Decompose When Redigitizing
Decompose allows you to create new, shorter master clips based only
on the material you have edited and included in your sequence, which
saves system disk space. You can choose the handle length of the new
master clips. Decompose breaks any links to the original source clips,
and only the sequence and its new master clips are linked to the newly
digitized media files.
Decompose creates new master clips in the bin for each shot in the
sequence prior to redigitizing. Using Decompose gives you greater
control during the redigitizing process. You can use this procedure to