Revert to non-optimized footage

Hi,
If I import AVCHD footage and create optimized footage (i.e. prores), is there any way to revert back to the non-optimized footage once done editing to save hard drive space? What would happen if I just delete all the prores files - will the project break or try to open the SD card backup?
Thanks

Yes, you can just select the clips, Control-click and use Transcode Media to create either optimized or proxy media.

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