176 VIDEO EDITORSmart Check & ConvertSmart Check & Convert is related to the above procedure but is specificallydesigned to bring video files in line with a project's settings. Since your project'ssettings determine the final movie's format, any clips you have inserted that aredifferent from this final format will need to be re-rendered. This time consumingprocess will be repeated every time you render your movie. You can save time byconverting the source clips early in the project.To convert a project:1. Click Project: Smart - Smart Check & Convert. Files that may need to beconverted are listed in the Non-optimized file list.2. Select a file to see which of its properties are inconsistent with the project'ssettings.3. Select the files you want to convert. Use the [SHIFT] and [CTRL] keys toselect multiple files. Click Convert.The process of converting these files could take some time, but it is a one-timerender and will save you time in the long run.Batch ConvertBatch Convert allows you to simultaneously convert a large number of files toanother format.To do Batch Convert:1. Select File: Convert - Batch Convert.2. Choose the files you want to convert then click Add.3. Select an output folder in Save in Folder.4. Click Convert. A window showing the converting progress will appear. Wait untilit closes.Select Save in the same folder to automatically overwrite the old files withthe newly converted ones.
