What are the primary methods to get media into your media composer?

The answer is based on the specific processes available for bringing media into a Media Composer system, emphasizing the traditional and established methods utilized in media production workflows.

Tape Capture involves transferring footage directly from a tape-based source, which is particularly relevant for projects working with legacy media formats. Importing refers to bringing files directly into the Media Composer from various digital sources such as hard drives or storage devices. Linking allows the user to connect to media files without copying them, maintaining a pointer/reference within the editing software while keeping the original files intact on their storage location.

These three methods are integral to ensuring a smooth workflow in video editing, allowing editors to source and manage media effectively. While other options may mention related processes, they do not reflect the core methods of getting media into Media Composer as accurately as this choice does.