Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 44)

• Bins, or folders within a project in the Browser, for organizing elements such as clips
and sequences
Project
Audio clip
Video clip
Still image
Sequence
ABC
To start working in Final Cut Pro, you must have a project open in the Browser. For more
information, see
“Browser Basics.” You can have multiple projects open at the same time,
each represented by its own tab in the Browser.
Note: A project does not contain any media at all, which keeps it small and portable.
Even though project files refer to your media files, the media is not actually stored in the
project. By separating the structure of your project from the associated media, your project
can easily be archived or transferred to another computer, and it can be opened even if
none of the media files can be located. Compared to media files, project files are relatively
small and portable. You can make regular backup copies of your project without filling
your hard disk.
What Are Bins?
A bin is a folder within a project that can contain clips and sequences, as well as other
items used in your project, such as transitions and effects. You use bins to organize these
elements, sort them, add comments, rename items, and so on. Bins help you to design
a logical structure for your projects, making your clips easier to manage.
Project
Bin 1
Sequence 1
Clip
Bin 2
Clip
Clip Clip
Clip Clip Clip
Clip Clip Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
44 Chapter 3 Understanding Projects, Clips, and Sequences