Problem
An editor sends only the current timeline instead of the master project hierarchy, so shared bins, selects, music, and graphics remain inaccessible to the finishing team.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Exporting a single sequence (e.g., via "Export Selection as Project") strips away the creator's curated b-roll bins, stringouts, sound effect libraries, and brand assets needed for comprehensive finishing and revisions.
Actionable Fix:
1. Structure Master Project Templates: Build projects using standardized top-level bins (e.g., 01_Sequences, 02_Raw, 03_Selects, 04_Graphics, 05_Audio).
2. Package Handoffs Using Master Project Bundles: Send clean, duplicate master project files with unneeded scratch bins pruned rather than exporting an isolated sequence.
3. Maintain Centralized Brand and Asset Repositories: Provide the finishing team with cloud access to permanent shared asset libraries containing approved music, sound effects, and motion graphics.
Pro Tip:
Create an "Editorial Handoff" bin containing the locked sequence, its selects stringout, and an asset sub-bin with all used audio/graphics before saving the handoff file.
Exporting a single sequence (e.g., via "Export Selection as Project") strips away the creator's curated b-roll bins, stringouts, sound effect libraries, and brand assets needed for comprehensive finishing and revisions.
Actionable Fix:
1. Structure Master Project Templates: Build projects using standardized top-level bins (e.g., 01_Sequences, 02_Raw, 03_Selects, 04_Graphics, 05_Audio).
2. Package Handoffs Using Master Project Bundles: Send clean, duplicate master project files with unneeded scratch bins pruned rather than exporting an isolated sequence.
3. Maintain Centralized Brand and Asset Repositories: Provide the finishing team with cloud access to permanent shared asset libraries containing approved music, sound effects, and motion graphics.
Pro Tip:
Create an "Editorial Handoff" bin containing the locked sequence, its selects stringout, and an asset sub-bin with all used audio/graphics before saving the handoff file.