From Still to Motion: Editing DSLR Video with Final Cut Pro X

Final Cut Pro X Project Structure

Before we delve into the project structure for Final Cut Pro X, let’s take a look back by first reviewing how other video editing tools store their data.

In previous versions of Final Cut Pro, you would first create a new project. You’d then start importing or transferring footage into your project. You’d use a folder or bin-based organization structure and add some notes along the way. This would capture all of the information about your media into a project. In fact, a Final Cut Pro 7 project included clips (with metadata and links to the source media) as well as sequences (which contained your editing decisions).

The good news is that you’ll accomplish the same results in Final Cut Pro X. However, the way ...