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Chapter 4 Using the Log and Transfer Window 91
To avoid confusion, it’s usually best to use Flat List view when ingesting spanned clips.
When a spanned clip is incomplete, you can ingest each segment as an individual
QuickTime media file and clip. However, when all segments of a spanned clip are
available, you can ingest all of the spanned clip’s media to a single QuickTime file.
∏ Tip: When logging spanned clips, assign reel names that indicate all volumes from
which a clip originated. For more information, see “Choosing Reel Names and
Understanding Volume Names” on page 88.
Archiving File-Based Media from Cards
Unlike tapes, which are cheap enough to archive permanently, cards are expensive to
use for long-term file storage. Therefore, you need to erase your cards to make room for
more recording. Before you erase your cards, you should archive their contents in case
you need the footage later.
To back up a card, you can erase it without losing your media in two ways:
m Copy the folder on the card to another hard disk.
m Create a disk image of the card that you can mount later as a volume.
Archiving to a Folder
You can copy the folder of a volume directly in the Finder, or you can use the Archive to
Folder command in the Browse area of the Log and Transfer window.
To create a copy of the folder of a volume using the Log and Transfer window:
1 In the Browse area, make sure the Hierarchical List View button is selected.
2 Select the volume you want to copy.
3 Do one of the following:
 Control-click the volume, then choose Archive to Folder from the shortcut menu.
 Choose Archive to Folder from the Action pop-up menu in the upper-right corner of
the Browse area.
4 Enter a name for the copied folder. By default, the name of the volume is used.