When and why to log clips
The decision on whether to log clips or not is best taken before ingestion of the footage. It is a simple choice, mostly based on the size and length of the proposed video. The decision will affect how you ingest the footage as well as the amount of time you intend to spend logging and organizing the imported media. Ingestion for a simple video is best done by dragging clips directly into the clip browser. For very basic edits with just one or two clips, the footage can even be dragged directly into a project in the timeline.
The rule of thumb should be, “The smaller and shorter the proposed video, the less need for logging.” After all, logging is carried out so that footage is in an orderly classification, allowing you to access it quickly during the creative part of the editing process.
The more complex the edit, the more you will need to have footage and B roll in categories so that you are not searching through the browser for clips...
