The library concept

All Final Cut Pro media, which includes camera footage, music, and stills, is stored in a unique type of folder known as a library. Libraries are visible in the Mac’s Finder window as a purple icon with four white stars, as mentioned earlier in the chapter.

When you double-click on the purple icon, the library opens in Final Cut Pro. It also contains all the files that Final Cut Pro needs to operate, all in one place.

For day-to-day use, there should be no need to access the files contained in the Library folder in Finder. There are times when you may need to in an emergency; one such occasion would be if you need copies of media files contained in a library.

Important note

I don’t suggest that you access the files contained in the Library folder unless you feel confident and know what you are doing.

First, make sure that the library is closed and that you have closed the Final Cut Pro app. Right-click on the library icon in Finder,...