Re-importing media AND re-linking

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sean90291

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Oops. I accidentally deleted some media files. Fortunately I'm 95% backed up, and I still have easy access to the original media to re-import. But I'm not sure of the right next step.

My problem: If I re-import the media I now have 2 clips in my bin: one that says Media Offline, and a new one to replace. What I want to do is re-import the media so that is BECOMES the Media Offline clip. The Media Offline clips have already been edited into the timeline, and I just want to replace a new import for the one I deleted. I know Avid can do this handily, but I've never done it before. Seems different than a "Re-Link" which associates a clip with different media. Is that how it's done? Is there another way to "insert" the newly imported media to the one that is now Media Offline (because it's been deleted).

EDIT:

Found the answer in an old Xpress Pro manual. I have to use the Batch Import command to get new media imported and relinked to an "offline" clip. It worked perfectly. I love Avid.

I'm sure you all have used Batch Import before...but I haven't. I didn't expect it to be so straight forward. Did I already say I love Avid?
 
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Batch import is quite useful. You can also use the feature to expedite revisions. For example, say your client wants to revise a lower third that was originally created in Photoshop. Revise the graphic in PS. Delete the media for the original graphic in Avid and then select batch import. When it asks to confirm the location of the file point to the new graphic. When the graphic is imported the lower third in the timeline is updated with this new graphic - no need to re-edit the graphics back in.
 
Hey. That IS cool. I never thought of doing that. But that could save me a lot of time in MANY instances. I guess when you make the second/new graphic in PS, you could also overwrite the first version too, so that when Avid Batch Imports, it will just suck up the new version. Disadvantage is you have now lost your first version of the PS file...but you could copy it to another location before doing the replacement. This technique is definitely gonna come in handy. Thanks milksac
 
Another awesome use of Batch Import....
We do a ton of revisions to local commercials we do. Here's a quick fix.

Upon completion we keep the original field tape (prior to Aug 07's purchase of hvx200), then archive the project and all graphics to hard disk. Then blow it out of the system.

When the client calls and wants a rev. I reload the project to SHARED PROJECTS, open the project in the Avid. Choose the sequence, hit Control + D (pc), COPY- then make a new bin and move the copy of the sequence into the new bin. Choose the sequnce hit Batch Digitize and it will grab ONLY the used clips off tape for you. Select before & after the sequence and choose RECREATE TITLE MEDIA, and all the CGs are rebuilt. Finally choose the sequence in the bin and hit BATCH IMPORT, and it will call to your graphics drive for all gfx, animation & sound (if you copied it there during edit).

Now all you have to do is render. I've never taken more than 15 minutes to rebuild ANY spot we've ever done, no matter how many layers in the project.
 
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For :30 second ads I just consolidate and then move to an external drive. No redigitizing. :30 seconds is not that much space.
 
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