Question

After filming, what is the order for transferring digital footage?
Responses

Insert memory card, preview footage, remove memory card
Insert memory card, preview footage, remove memory card

Insert memory card, edit footage, transfer to appropriate folder
Insert memory card, edit footage, transfer to appropriate folder

Insert memory card, transfer to an appropriate folder, import into editing software
Insert memory card, transfer to an appropriate folder, import into editing software

Insert memory card, import to editing software, start editing

Answer 1

Correct answer:
Insert memory card, transfer to an appropriate folder, import into editing software.

Why: you should copy footage from the card to your project/work drive (organized folder) and verify the copy (and make a backup) before importing into your NLE. Don’t edit directly from the card, and don’t remove or reformat the card until copies and backups are confirmed.