Here’s an Undocumented Project Repair Tool in Final Cut Pro

There’s an undocumented timeline project verification and repair function built-into Apple Final Cut Pro. While you may not ever need to use this, it is good to know that it’s there.

Here’s how to access it.

• Option-click the Clip menu in the menu bar.
• This reveals a new option: Verify and Repair Project.

When you select it, FCP will check the active project in the timelin for internal errors and, hopefully, correct them.

I was talking with another editor about this who told me this verification is most helpful when you import a project via XML from another application – such as Premiere Pro. This verification process removes any errors introduced in the XML.

SUMMARY

This is not a maintenance feature. It should only be used when you are experiencing problems. Still, if your project seems “off,” running this is a quick way to fix what can be fixed.