[ This is an excerpt from a recent webinar: “Apple Final Cut Pro 11 Power Tips” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library. ]
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
In this short video, Larry Jordan illustrates the differences between duplicating a project and creating a snapshot. There are CLEAR differences and one big winner. Spend three minutes and discover how to make the right choice for your work.
Duplicate or Snapshot – Which Protects Final Cut Pro 11 Projects Better?
TRT: 3:18 — MPEG-4 HD movie
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
In this session, we go deep inside Apple Final Cut Pro to discover tips and techniques that can help you work faster, understand the interface better, and use effects more, um, effectively.
Join host Larry Jordan as he illustrates:
If you are looking for ways to take your Final Cut skills to the next level, this session will give you a great start.
AUDIENCE LEVEL
This advanced-level session benefits from knowledge of how FCP works, but even new users will learn valuable techniques.
2 Responses to Duplicate or Snapshot – Which Protects Apple Final Cut Pro 11 Projects Better?
Larry,
Thank you for this excerpt. I needed to triple check that I knew that for my purposes, snapshot was what I wanted.
However, before I found your video, AI’s answer on Yahoo was, “Duplicating a timeline is generally the best option in Final Cut Pro. This allows for more flexibility and control over edits without affecting the original timeline.”
This seemed like the opposite of what I remembered you saying. I felt sure you had said snapshot was better if you didn’t want any changes within the different versions I might create. Thanks for the confirmation!
Gayle:
You are correct, the AI is wrong. Which is another good example not to trust something just because it is generated by AI.
Especially when detailed knowledge is required.
Larry