… for Apple Final Cut Pro X

Tip #818: Change Media Storage Locations

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

Storage locations can be customized for each library.

It used to be that Final Cut only gave us two choices when importing media: Leave it where it is, or move it into the library. However, now, we have new options.

• Select the Library name in the library sidebar next to the browser.
• Open the Inspector.
• Click Modify Settings next to Storage Locations.
• In the dialog illustrated in the screen shot, you can set a custom location for media, Motion templates, cache files and project backups.

These settings can vary by library.

In general:

• Leave cache files on the internal drive for speed.
• Store media to a separate, external location.
• If you plan to share the project between editors, store all custom Motion templates in the library.
• Finally, store backups in a separate location from the project file itself… just in case.