[MacDV] Re: Simple newbie question

[Gerhard Kuhn]

Actually iMovie is non destructive until you empty the trash.  Take a 
look at your projects media folder before you edit and then after you 
edit.  You will find even though you trimmed clip 1 by 30 seconds it 
will still be original size in the media folder.  So lets say you cut a 
section of clip 1 that you later decide you need in your project all 
you need to do is import clip 1 from the media folder and you have the 
material you thought was lost back in your movie.  Once you empty your 
trash the only way to reclaim lost parts of clips will be from the 
source material.  With this in mind you should carefully consider 
whether you are ready to empty the trash or not.

Gerhard Kuhn
suspice at hay.net


On Dec 8, 2003, at 8:39 PM, Juan Mariscal wrote:

> No, iMovie is destructive. (unless you count un-do's)
>
> Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express are non-destructive.
>
>
> If you clip your iMovie while it is on the shelf you will not lose 
> anything.
>
> However, keep in mind that your video is untouched on your video tape.
>