can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

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SamBham

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can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

PostThu Jan 26, 2023 6:45 pm

Every now and again, I do this by mistake. I'm then reluctant to delete either of the clips b/c they might be used in the project and thus could create problems if deleted.

So, is there a way to do this? Thanks for any help!
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Re: can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

PostThu Jan 26, 2023 10:56 pm

I'm not aware of any automatic way.

But you could probably do it manually by conforming the timeline instances to the proper clip in the bin.
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Re: can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

PostFri Jan 27, 2023 4:39 am

SamBham wrote:Every now and again, I do this by mistake. I'm then reluctant to delete either of the clips b/c they might be used in the project and thus could create problems if deleted.

One thing you can try is to check the USED column on the Media Page, and see how many times that specific clip has been used in the project. If it's "0," chances are good it wasn't used at all.

Worst case, you could force a manual relink to the original file, and the clip should be fine.
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Re: can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

PostFri Jan 27, 2023 3:51 pm

Yeah, Mark's idea is good.

Remove the duplicates from the bins. Clips which then appear as offline in the timelines can be reconformed to the proper clips still remaining in the bin.
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Re: can Resolve consolidate duplicate clips?

PostSat Jan 28, 2023 5:50 am

Good advice all around. Thanks, y'all!!

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