Summary
Importing your footage can be very simple indeed, and it usually is for me. I create a self-contained Library on my RAID drive or an SSD, then import media directly into it — but I don’t usually collaborate. If I did, I would use external media, then share the media and a “lean” media-free Library with other editors. FCP will adapt to complex workflows if you need it to.
While you can manage media in a more complex way, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. Too many editors make their jobs unnecessarily difficult, and there’s no need for a solo editor to worry about where their video files are stored. They’re in the Library!
Syncing up Multicams doesn’t need to be hard either. While you’ll doubtless encounter a tricky job from time to time, if you make sure that every camera records audio, you won’t have too much trouble.
The next step, however, is crucial. With all of your media imported...
