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Combining/Merging FCPX Libraries

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13 Aug 2014 14:55 #51253 by mojomikefsu
So I came across a problem, and am interested in learning more about what the best way to fix it is. I believe it involved merging FCPX Libraries, but I want to be clear, before I mess up anything else.

Problem: I had two libraries on separate drives that were both from the same overall client/project. "Library A" was 1.05 TB and contained some projects and footage. "Library B" was 1.35 TB and contained all of "Library A" + more footage/more projects and more complete versions of the projects from "Library A". I needed to pull up this footage for my client and make a promo, but mistakingly started working in "Library A" and put several hours of work into creating a promo in that library. In creating this promo I imported new assets and music. It wasn't until i started looking for specific footage that I realized I was in the wrong Library. I really don't want to have to re-import/build my new Project all over again back in Library B, so I am looking for a way to merge/combine the Libraries.

What is the cleanest/easiest way to move my new project/newly imported assets from Lib A to Lib B?

Oh, and here is a challenge, both Libraries are on two separate 2TB drives, and I dont own any drives larger than 2 TB.

I hope this all makes sense.

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13 Aug 2014 15:04 #51254 by BenB
Off the top of my head, import the new media into Library B. In Library A, export the Projects as FCPXML files, import them into Library B as FCPXML files. Then once Library B is all up to date and such, kill off Library A and avoid future confusion.

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15 Aug 2014 13:52 - 15 Aug 2014 13:52 #51350 by mojomikefsu
Update:

So I wasn't sure how I felt about exporting XML, so I actually took stab at something before your method and it worked! I plugged in both hard drives (one with Library A and one with Library B ). With both Libraries open in FCPX, I simply dragged over the newly imported media from A into the more complete library of B. I also clicked and dragged the Project File to B as well, all from within FCPX. Once moved over, I ejected and unplugged the drive with Library A, and B now included all of my new items and projects and played without issue.

I have since deleted Library A as recommended and will refrain from making Library versions in the future.
Last edit: 15 Aug 2014 13:52 by mojomikefsu.

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