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3. Empty the Recycle Bin (Windows) or the Trash (Macintosh) to remove the files from the
system.
4. Close the windows, and restart your Avid editing application.
The deleted user no longer appears in the Select Project dialog box.
Folders and Bins
You can use the Project window to create hierarchies of folders and bins that reflect the
specific workflow of the current project. This structure provides both simplicity and backup
security. You can also manage system memory usage, and specify how often your Avid
editing application saves bins automatically.
Guidelines for Project Organization
Although the specifics can vary depending on your production needs and habits, the basic
principles of project management are as follows:
• Limit the number of sequences you create in each project. For instance, consider
creating one new project for each show, episode, spot, or scene.
• Limit the number and complexity of clips in each bin by creating and organizing bins in
three groups, as follows:
- Create a set of bins for the capture stage.
For example, you can create one bin for each source tape or each day’s worth of
dailies transfers to be captured to avoid slowing the system with large bins and
causing confusion between tapes.
- Create a second set of bins for organizing your project.
For example, you can create a separate bin for each segment of a video project or
each scene of a 24p project, depending on the preferences of the editor.
- Create a third set of bins for the editing stage, including:
A current cut bin for storing each work in progress (sequence)
An archive bin for keeping the original version of each cut (sequence)
A selects or storyboard bin for screening selected clips or cuts gathered from the
source bins