What is the process of bringing video files from a camera's media card into editing software called?

What is the process of bringing video files from a camera's media card into editing software called?

• A. Exporting
• B. Transferring
• C. Capturing
• D. Importing

Answer: (D)

Importing is the action of bringing video files into the editing software so they become available in the project’s media bin or pool. This step makes the camera’s footage accessible to the editor, either by copying the files into the project storage or by linking to them on the card or connected drive. Importing is distinct from exporting (creating the final output), capturing (live acquisition from a device into the editor), and transferring (general data movement outside the editor). In typical workflows, you first copy the files to a drive and then import them into the software to start editing.

Importing is the action of bringing video files into the editing software so they become available in the project’s media bin or pool. This step makes the camera’s footage accessible to the editor, either by copying the files into the project storage or by linking to them on the card or connected drive. Importing is distinct from exporting (creating the final output), capturing (live acquisition from a device into the editor), and transferring (general data movement outside the editor). In typical workflows, you first copy the files to a drive and then import them into the software to start editing.