What process connects a media file to the project in Media Composer?

The process of linking a media file to the project in Media Composer is fundamental for effective media management and workflow. When you choose to link media, you are informing the software to reference the original files without copying them into the project. This method is efficient as it minimizes storage requirements and allows for greater flexibility since any changes made to the original media file will be reflected in the project.

Linking provides a non-destructive way to work with media, allowing editors to maintain the highest quality of media without the additional overhead of creating duplicates. In this way, users can efficiently manage large projects that require access to various media files without the need for redundant storage.

The option for import, on the other hand, involves bringing a copy of the media file into the project, which can take up more space and might not be the most efficient choice for every project scenario. Capture refers specifically to ingesting footage from a camera or tape, and export pertains to rendering out the final project or media for delivery, neither of which relate to the initial connection process for a media file.