Setting up Scratch Disks

If you have used a DSLR to get footage, you can import your files through either the SD card or a USB cable. The footage should be saved on the desktop. You then drag it to a  pre-made folder with your name on it in the HD2.

In my case, the pre-made folder is called Sammy's Project. I then made a new folder and named it 'Project' in the image below.

Open you folder and the files you've imported from the SD card, you then drag and drop the footage. Since I don't have any footage I will just drag and drop the folder 'Clone Effect' into the desired folder which would be 'Project' at this point in time.

Okay! Now that is set up, you can go ahead and open up FCP.

Now that is open, you need to set up the scratch disks for your new project. To do that:

- Click onto







It's on the toolbar.

- Click onto System Preference

After you do, this window below should show up. It should automatically be on the Scratch Disk tab. If not then its the first tab.

- Click onto 'Set' on the row with all the ticks.

And then this window should show up (below)

Go on to HD2 and then select your project folder and click choose.

Do the same to all of these and you're all set up.