What happens when you link to media?

What happens when you link to media?

• A. The original media file remains on the source drive and the project references it.
• B. A new copy is created in the project folder.
• C. The media is automatically converted to a different format.
• D. The media is deleted from the source drive.

Answer: (A)

Linking to media means the project keeps a pointer to the original file that stays on its source drive. The media isn’t copied into the project folder, and nothing is automatically converted. This approach keeps workflow lightweight and avoids duplicating files; you edit using the referenced media, and the actual files remain where they were created. If the file is moved or renamed, you’d relink to restore the connection. If you needed copies or a different format, you’d use importing or transcoding/consolidation, but that’s separate from a simple link.

Linking to media means the project keeps a pointer to the original file that stays on its source drive. The media isn’t copied into the project folder, and nothing is automatically converted. This approach keeps workflow lightweight and avoids duplicating files; you edit using the referenced media, and the actual files remain where they were created. If the file is moved or renamed, you’d relink to restore the connection. If you needed copies or a different format, you’d use importing or transcoding/consolidation, but that’s separate from a simple link.