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Do not make copies of media files from the Windows or Macintosh desktop while the Avid application is running. Also, do not keep duplicate copies of media files online; either delete the originals, take the backups offline, or store the backups in a folder with a different name. |
| 1. | If you are consolidating a sequence, duplicate the sequence to maintain links to the original files, if necessary, and render any unrendered effects. |
 | For more information on rendering effects, see Rendering Effects. |
| 2. | Select a clip or sequence. |
| 3. | Select Bin > Consolidate/Transcode. |
| 4. | Select the Consolidate option in the upper left corner. |
| 5. | In the Target Drive(s) area, select a drive or drives. |
| 6. | Select options as described in Consolidate-Only Options. |
| Your Avid application now allows you to group up to four clips. See the "Consolidate all clips in a group edit" option in Consolidate-Only Options. |
Option
| Description
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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. |
| 7. | Select other options as described in Consolidate/Transcode Options. |
Option
| Description
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Video and audio on same drive(s) | Select to store the consolidated media files on the same target drive. Deselecting this option allows you to select separate drives for the audio and video media files. |
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 60áframes (NTSC) or 50áframes (PAL). The handle length is the number of safety frames before and after the chosen media. |
Create new sequence(s) | Select this option to create a new sequence from the consolidated or transcoded clips. |
Do Audio Sample Rate Conversion | Select to convert multiple audio sample rates in a sequence or master clip to a single audio sample rate when performing a digital cut. If your sequence or master clip has multiple audio sample rates, you need to convert it to a single audio sample rate. For more information on setting the sample rate, see Changing the Sample Rate and Setting Up the Audio Project. |
Target Audio Sample Rate | Select a sample rate for the sequence. The default sample rate for DV is 48 kHz. |
| 8. | Click the Consolidate button in the lower right corner. |
| 9. | Select a target drive from the Target Drive(s) list. |
| 10. | If you are consolidating subclips or sequences, type a handle length for the new clips, or use the 2-minute default at 60áframes (NTSC), 50áframes (PAL), or 48áframes (24p). The handle length is the number of safety frames before and after the chosen media. |
| 11. | If you are consolidating a group clip or a sequence that contains group clips, select the option "Consolidate all clips in a group edit" to copy media for all the clips in the group. |
| 12. | Select "Do Audio Sample Rate Conversion" to convert any sample rates not set at the rate set in the Audio Project Settings window. For information on setting the sample rate, see Setting Up the Audio Project. |
| 13. | Click OK. |
| 14. | Link the original master clips to the new or old media files, according to preference. |
| 15. | Click OK. |