User Manual

Using the Consolidate Command
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Handle length n frames If you are consolidating subclips or sequences, type a handle
length for the new clips, or accept the default: leave it at
60 frames (NTSC), 50 frames (PAL), or 24 frames
(progressive). The handle length is the number of frames
outside the IN and OUT points that you can use for dissolves
and trims with the new, shorter master clips.
Create new sequence(s) Select this option to create a new sequence from the
consolidated clips (appears only if you selected a sequence).
Delete original media files
when done
Select to delete original media files automatically.
Skip media files already on
the target drive
Select to bypass files if some related media files are already
located on the target drive.
Relink selected clips to target
drive before skipping
Select to ensure that all selected clips are linked to media on the
target drive. This option appears when you select “Skip media
files already on the target drive.”
Consolidate all clips in a
group edit
Select to copy media for all clips in a group edit, for
consolidating a group clip or a sequence that contains group
clips.
For more information on group clips, see “Understanding
Grouping and Multigrouping Clips” on page 1292.
Convert Audio Sample Rate Select this option to convert any sample rates not set in the
Sample Rate menu in the Main tab in the Audio Project
Settings window. For information on setting the sample rate,
see “Changing the Audio Sample Rate for Sequences and
Audio Clips” on page 834.
Target Audio Sample
Rate
Select a sample rate for the sequence.
Convert Audio Bit Depth Select this option to convert any sample rates not set in the
Sample Rate menu in the Main tab in the Audio Project
Settings window. For information on setting the sample rate,
see “Changing the Audio Sample Rate for Sequences and
Audio Clips” on page 834.
Target Audio Bit Depth Select either 16 bit or 24 bit.
Convert Audio Format Select this option to convert the audio to the target audio
format.
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