Understanding Final Cut Pro X Libraries and Events - An in-depth look at where your video files are!

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024

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  • @iamwill8
    @iamwill8 2 роки тому +6

    This was so helpful! I watched so many videos and couldn’t grasp it until I saw your video. Great job! Thanks for sharing. Orlando, FL

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      I am so happy to hear that @IamWill! The terminology and language of any new software can be a challenge at first!
      Thanks so much for watching! If you haven’t already, please support me by subscribing! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

  • @mikeb2644
    @mikeb2644 Рік тому +2

    THANK YOU.
    1) First time I've seen somebody really explain what a render file is. Everybody talks about them, but at my level of sophistication, actually a big relief that somebody explain what you guys are always talking about.
    2) Really plain-spoken and direct. A big, big deal.
    I don't know if you take requests, but I'd love an in depth video that explained the basics of the relationship between your computer's hard drive, an external hard drive and FCP. For me, these relationships are really esoteric. My guess is that you're one of the few people who could make them concrete for people.
    Thank you again.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  Рік тому

      I really appreciate your kind words and suggestion @Mike B26!
      I have a long list of videos to create, but I am always welcome for ideas to add to my list!
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  • @GoodyMorillas
    @GoodyMorillas 2 роки тому +3

    Finally a video that explains it best! starting to use FCP and was so overwhelmed by all these things, did not know what to do so I appreciate this tutorial.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      I appreciate the kind words @Goody Morillas! I'm happy my content was helpful!
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  • @leechafertravels
    @leechafertravels 8 місяців тому +1

    Finally a tutorial on this that i could actually understand. Thank you!👏😁

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  7 місяців тому

      I really appreciate you and your kind words @leechafertravels! There's so many tutorials out there and I'm very grateful mine has been helpful for you!
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  • @georgewood3603
    @georgewood3603 2 роки тому +2

    by far the best explanation. Your technique is floorless. Finally a very smart well balanced tutorial

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Wow, I really appreciate your kind words @george wood!
      Thanks so much for watching!
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  • @LewisNobleArtist
    @LewisNobleArtist 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much! As a new Mac user with final cut, I got in a real mess very quickly! This has helped enormously.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Welcome to the Apple Family @Lewis Noble Artist!
      I can absolutely relate! I'm glad this was helpful!
      Thanks so much for watching! If you haven’t already, please support me by subscribing! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

  • @billiemeyers6760
    @billiemeyers6760 2 роки тому +1

    Yessss! You turned the lightbulb on! Thanks!!

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      It's so nice when that happens! Happy to help @Billie Meyers!
      Thanks so much for watching! If you haven’t already, please support me by subscribing! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

  • @richardlovejoy4577
    @richardlovejoy4577 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Joel, thank you so much for this explanation. At last I understand this aspect Final Cut Pro X. My previous earlier edition, I had a total understanding of and could use it with reasonable proficiency. Then I had to update to 'Pro' and despite books and tutorials I never understood Library, Events and Projects, I still think Apple played with the names unnecessarily, that was four years ago. Changes in my computer program requirements meant that I could leave it all behind. However, a further change now means I need to pick up on all this once again, in a hurry, and have just spent the last couple of days trying, once again to get to grips with it. All the other UA-cam vids I have watched have not clearly explained, at least so that I understood them, and was beginning to think that I would once again have to leave it behind me. You have managed to do what none of the others achieved, a slow, concise, clear explanation with desktop visuals that I could follow and understand. To my mind you are a born teacher. Thank you.

  • @nelliemar
    @nelliemar Рік тому +1

    this is so underrated. i wish i watched this when i first got final cut!!

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  Рік тому

      Thanks @Nellie Mar! I appreciate the kind words!
      Thanks so much for watching!
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  • @adie0
    @adie0 5 місяців тому

    This was a great explanation … better than the course I’m doing via Udemy! Thank you so much ❤

  • @AI3Dorinte
    @AI3Dorinte 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! This was very helpful.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome @isinox! Happy editing!
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  • @bambino3162
    @bambino3162 2 роки тому +1

    Liked alot the way yu explained how FCPX files its media, thank you.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome @Bambino! I'm happy it was easy to understand!
      Thanks so much for watching! If you haven’t already, please support me by subscribing! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

  • @ShriramStudios
    @ShriramStudios Рік тому +1

    Wonderful tutorial

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching @Shriram Studios!
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  • @lesshustlemorecoffee
    @lesshustlemorecoffee 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. Just did an upgrade from iMovie to Final Cut for my UA-cam videos!

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome @Less Hustle More Coffee! I honestly believe that Final Cut is easier to use than iMovie, but it takes time once everything clicks!
      Keep creating content and hope all is well Nashville! Sorry for your recent loss of a pet! It's never easy :-(
      Thanks so much for watching! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

  • @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo
    @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thanks sir.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  Рік тому

      You're very welcome @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo!
      Thanks so much for watching!
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  • @30dnidoprzyjaznizkamera
    @30dnidoprzyjaznizkamera 2 роки тому +1

    that is very clear instruction. Thank you for that. I have more questions.
    1. I usually have footage on my computer. Can I move library that is already created to my external drive and start working on this project on my laptop? (FCPX is the same and let's say I have files copied to library)
    2. Do I need some special external drive to use it like you? (library on external drive while working on it)
    Thank you for the answers!

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Hi @30 Dni Do Przyjaźni z Kamerą!
      To answer your questions...
      1. Yes, you can totally move the entire library to an external drive and after it's copied, just open it from that location and continue working as is. I love the ability to have multiple libraries because it makes it so easy to move around. And yes, if you had two Macs and the FCPX library was on an external drive, you could plug that drive into either Mac (assuming that the version of FCPX is somewhat similar, otherwise it will prompt you to upgrade the library) and work on either computer with the same content.
      2. I wouldn't say you need a special external hard drive, but there are many variables to the different hard drives that you could use. I would strongly suggest that you get use an Solid State Drive (SSD) as they're much faster than the traditional hard drives that have a spinning disk and I would also say that depending on how the hard drive connects to your Mac will also provide different speeds. (USB-C vs USB vs Thunderbolt, etc)
      I would say get what's in your budget and what makes sense in regards to the amount of content you need to store on the drive.
      I have my favorite devices that I'll link below to check out:
      www.amazon.com/shop/joelfeld
      I would also recommend that once you get an external drive that you format it for the Mac, unless you absolutely need it to go between a Mac and Windows computer. I have a video related to formatting drives that I'll link down below for reference:
      Understanding how to FORMAT your NEW External Hard Drive for your MAC - A look at Apple Disk Utility
      ua-cam.com/video/caYfZWyN4CQ/v-deo.html
      I hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching!
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  • @madewithloveprojects2487
    @madewithloveprojects2487 2 роки тому +1

    Very useful! Great explanation. 😊

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome @Made With Love Projects!
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  • @tishpulp
    @tishpulp Рік тому

    You’re the best you’re the best teacher ever! I know computers are changing every minute. I got so frustrated seven brand new computer, the newest iMac. And I have to go find a lot of things because they’re not wet where they are where you’re doing these videos but anyways I love it I can’t wait to do more Thank you, thank you thank you

  • @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo
    @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video. great

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  Рік тому

      You're very welcome @CarlosBustamanteRestrepo!
      Thanks so much for watching!
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  • @jessicarandle8338
    @jessicarandle8338 Рік тому

    I loved this Joel! What if your libraries are somehow duplicating themselves?? Ha ha. I have like 5 libraries now with all the same events/projects/clips/sound just with different Screening Film Names/Numbers. I'm so confused and it's slowing everything down like cray cray ha ha ha... thank you!

  • @MikeShotwell4767
    @MikeShotwell4767 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks!

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much @Mike Shotwell! I truly appreciate your contribution and support! 🙏🏼

  • @GigiEmbrechts
    @GigiEmbrechts 2 роки тому +1

    Glad I found your channel. I need help getting things organized so I believe you will be the one to help me. I am just starting with FC and was wondering how and where I can keep my files so it doesn’t slow down my computer and I can take them and use the on other devices. So this video really helped.
    Question? This summer I will be spending two months in Belgium. I don’t have a laptop and plan on bringing my iPad. I will won’t to continue uploading videos to UA-cam, so could I use iMovie to do that? Trying to wrap my head around how to keep editing and loading videos to UA-cam with just an iPad for two months. Any help is appreciated.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому +1

      Hi @Gigi Embrechts!
      First off, safe travels in Belgium! I'm excited for you and also jealous as I love to travel!
      So if you're starting off now in Final Cut, and you're not able to have a laptop, but only an iPad, that is a world of difference. Honestly iMovie on an iPad is so slimmed down, it can't compare to Final Cut Pro in any way.
      I personally would find a different app on the iPad or just wait to edit the videos.
      Check out Adobe Premiere Rush or LumaFusion as alternatives to iMovie on the iPad. You may not regret it.
      I hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching! If you haven’t already, please support me by subscribing! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

    • @GigiEmbrechts
      @GigiEmbrechts 2 роки тому

      @@Learnwithjoel thanks for the response, I am a Mac user and adobe products fry my brain. Since I am just learning editing from square one, maybe Lumafusion would be a better place to start. So confused and all this is delaying me from posting on my UA-cam channel. If you were a beginner what would you do?

    • @GigiEmbrechts
      @GigiEmbrechts 2 роки тому

      @Joel Field I bring you back some great Belgian beer like like Tripel Karmeliet a great monk brewed beer. Or if chocolate is your thing that is also excellent.

  • @DN-lifestoriescaptured
    @DN-lifestoriescaptured 4 роки тому

    Much clearer now, thank you very much :)

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  4 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Glad it was able to help some!

  • @dentontay
    @dentontay 2 роки тому

    I'm a photog, new to video, and trying to figure this out has been frustrating. I've watched a few videos on the subject and was getting it, but then BAM, this one filled in all the missing pieces for me!

  • @academyonnet
    @academyonnet 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  3 роки тому

      You're very welcome @Emil Jan! I happy it was helpful!

  • @MikeB-sp6gp
    @MikeB-sp6gp 2 роки тому

    When I put clips in events, I can see them in the browser when I click the event. But they're not listed under the event (so I can click the carrot/arrow, and see the list.). Is that right? It doesn't make sense to me.
    BTW. Thank you for the slow, plodding way you explain things. Perfect for me as a beginner without a knack for this sort of stuff. Not being facetious at all. Like a breath of air.

  • @differenttakethanmost
    @differenttakethanmost 7 місяців тому

    Isn’t there a huge lag time pulling video from the hard drive when you’re editing?
    Seems pulling from an external HD would be so incredibly clunky.
    Would love a video on how to cleaning up after FCPX, FINDING and picking up all the shite it’s leaving all over my Mac.

  • @DJ_DALI
    @DJ_DALI 3 роки тому +1

    Thank u buddy

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  3 роки тому

      You’re very welcome @DALI! Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate the support!

  • @wolfhard2420
    @wolfhard2420 Рік тому +1

    Why the hack finalcut wants to copy my footage to a different library as soon as I want to drag it to the timeline? Finalcut is a hell of unintuitive nightmares. Why have they not been able to make it intuitive like Logic Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro? I worked many years with Premiere and it is so intuitive,never referred to the manual once. But I am unable to understand the data handling within Fcpro. I get unexpected reactions all the way through. Apple should separate data storage and apps. That’s it.

  • @anastasiospapanthymou9750
    @anastasiospapanthymou9750 2 роки тому +1

    After watching many tutorials about fcp this one was very clear , thank you. Just a question . In the 12:02 minute if i delete All , plus Optimised media and proxy media will that cause any problems ? Will that delete my original files , events or projects ?

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Great question @Anastasios Papanthymou and I'm happy my content was easy to follow!
      You can safely delete all rendered files, optimized media and proxy media if you need to generate some hard drive space back. These files are usually auto created to allow playback of your video projects to run smoothly. But the thing is they build up over time and can grow quite large.
      You can always regenerate these files if needed, but just know it will not harm your events or projects.
      I hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!

    • @anastasiospapanthymou9750
      @anastasiospapanthymou9750 2 роки тому

      @@Learnwithjoel Thank you , and of course i will share 👌

  • @gabe_in_taiwan
    @gabe_in_taiwan 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Joel, thanks for the tutorial; it was very helpful. I was taught to "leave files in place" when my files are elsewhere on my internal hard drive (as opposed to on a SD card or something else you have to plug in), so that my internal hard drive didn't have two copies of the same thing. Is that a good idea, or would you recommend moving those files permanently from desktop to within FCPX? Cheers

  • @NiteshSaini1
    @NiteshSaini1 2 роки тому +1

    before seeing this video I deleted two of the projects and it didn't free any space, and after seeing this video II recovered about 100 GB, just by deleting the unused rendered files.

    • @Learnwithjoel
      @Learnwithjoel  2 роки тому

      Sounds like success to me @Nitesh Saini!
      Thanks so much for watching! It helps more than you know and is greatly appreciated! If you know someone who may benefit from this video, feel free to share it along!