Transferring projects to new computer

What's the best and quickest way to transfer FCP projects to a new computer without loosing all the links?
Thanks

but sometimes you will have problems relinking files. I see this every once in a while. Not sure what's causing the problem. Follow Jim's instructions and see if everything relinks without a problem. If you have a problem, post back and we'll see if we can work it out. Reconnecting render files is problematic at best. You may need to rerender. But if you can name the internal drive the same as your external and recreate the folder structure exactly, FCP will not need to reconnect but will find the all files automatically.

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**Transferring project to new computer - EMPTY FILE FOLDERS??

I had a previous post on render issues...the render was coming out   very glitchy and fuzzy and like nothing I've experienced before...
So what I'm doing now is taking my CS4 project and transferring to a much better computer...that has CS5 Premiere Pro.
The project opens up fine but when it asks for the files - and I locate them on external hard drives...the folders are empty.
The files of these folders are absolutely fine and present when I open them from the hard drive on the computer.
I   also transferred the files from the hard drive to the desktop of the   new computer and the files are present when I open from desktop.
The only issue is when I'm in CS5...it's saying the folders are empty but they're definitely not.
This   doesn't occur for all the files...I grabbed some images (still images)   without a hitch...but the video's aren't pulling up and the voice over, music and sound FX aren't either...
So basically the only thing that works are the images.
I think I've experienced something like this in the past but I don't remember how I fixed it.
What's this all about and how do I correct it immediately.
The quicker the input the better....so I'd be extremely grateful if anyone could get back super quick!
Thanks - I really appreciate the help

David - wanted to let you know that your suggestion worked...well kind of
I found out that the issues were mainly with my computer - regarding the original post about intermittant fuzziness.
About the files not importing/folders showing up but not the files...
I opened an original project. When I did that, the files within the folders magically...were present.
But it wasn't that easy.
I had to get the original project into the newly created project so the easiest way that worked was copying and pasting the original project into the new project timeline.
But then, the files didn't show up again after I did this...
So I forget what I did because I went through a ton of attempts but I finally got the files to show up and I linked each piece of media with the timeline elements.
All but one of the media elements linked.
It gave me an error message for the one that didn't:
The selected file does not contain video media used by clip references in one or more sequences. These video clip references will be deleted, and cannot be undone. Do you want to continue?
That was an AVI video that didn't import but the rest of the AVI's with the exact same settings did import.
And the computer I was on didn't play AVI video's (only the audio) - which is what about 3 of the video elements in the timeline were composed of. I donwloaded codec's from DivX and I think Microsoft codecs and maybe one more set of codecs that all were supposed to have AVI within them but the computer still only played the audio.
So I rendered that portion (video file that didn't import) on old computer at super high data rate to combat the fuzziness and brought that video into the timeline and went on with the rest.
So I don't know what was up but I kept going til I found a way.
Thanks for your help David and everyone else

I Have a Ipod Classic that all my music is on. After my previous computer crashed I have not had any of my music able to be transfered to the new computer from the Ipod. Is there a way to do this

I Have a Ipod Classic that all my music is on.
After my previous computer crashed I have not had any of my music able to be transfered to the new computer from the Ipod.
Is there a way to do this?

Unfortunately, unless you have a backup and can restore the iTunes library to the new computer, you are stuck with the current state of the iPod. This is one of those things that makes doing backups so important.
Unless your music is all purchased from iTunes (not from your own CD's that you imported into iTunes and then downloaded to the iPod), you will be able to re-download all your iTunes store music back to the iPod when you install iTunes on the new computer. When you first attach the iPod to the new computer and new iTunes the first time it will tell you that this iPod is synced with another iTunes library and let you initialize the iPod (which will erase everything on the iPod - so don't do this unless you don't care about the stuff on the iPod now).
I've seen 3rd party apps in the past that will let you copy music/content from iPod to computer and bypass iTunes, but not sure if they still exist as this was several years ago.
good luck

Transferring CS3 to new computer and upgrading to CS6

I am wanting to transfer my Adobe CS3 suite to my new Macbook Pro. I'm worried about not being able to access my design files correctly once transferring to my new computer. I'm also interested in upgrading to the latest CS6. Any advice would be appreciated!

To install your CS3 Suite, don't try to copy the application files. If possible, use the installer discs or a copy of the installer file you original used to install on your old computer. If you don't have the original discs/installer file, you can download the installer here:
Other downloads
Deactivate CS3 on your old computer.
As to buying the latest CS6, you can do that from the Adobe Store.

Old computer crashed but my Itunes were transferred to my new computer under "My Music" in windows. How do I transfer them into Itunes?

My old computer crashed and the hard drive data was transferred to my new computer. All of my Itunes songs were saved into Windows "My Music". How do I get them back into my Itunes Library?

check out this arctile to help with syncing tones.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1491

Will my whole itunes library be transferred to my new computer with home sharing,in other words will I be able to use bothe computers at the same time ? And will I have two copies of my all my playlists?

Will my whole itunes library be transferred to my new computer with home sharing,in other words will I be able to use bothe computers at the same time ? And will I have two copies of my all my playlists?

Hi there J1750oe,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Transferring playlists
If you want not only your content but also your playlists to exist on your new computer, you will want to transfer a copy of all your playlists from your old computer. To do this, choose File > Library > Export Library on your old computer. Save the XML file that is created to your desktop.
Send the playlists file to yourself as an e-mail attachment, use an external drive, or use file sharing to move the playlists file to your new computer. Once the file is on your new computer, open iTunes and choose File > Library > Import Playlist. The import process will remove any items from the playlists that you didn't share via Home Sharing.
-Griff W.

Problem transferring project to new new computer

I am having serious issues transferring a Premiere Pro Creative Cloud project from one computer to another but using the same external hard drive. The project and all of its media and associated files are on one USB "My Passport for MAC" external hard drive.
The initial edit was done on a Macbook pro with no problems. But when the project is uploaded onto a new Macbook Pro there are multiple playback issues, Some clips have distorted sound, some clips no sound, some clips play sound from other clips, some clips play no video and no sound.
To reiterate - We are using the same, one, external hard drive.
The original macbook pro is using Premiere CC version 7.2.2 More Reel
The second macbook pro is using Premiere CC version 8.1, Caravan
Any suggestions Dan Saul

There is an error in the iMovie Help. It tells you to drag the Project to the disk icon in the Events, but in fact, you should drag your project to the disk icon in the Project Library section.
See here for more details.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4141

My iTunes library is on an old computer. Not enough memory to consolidate the associated MP3 files. Transferred library to new computer. How can I add the MP3's without having to re load every file / folder again? Thanks.

Hello, I'm trying to transfer my iTunes library from an old computer with small hard drive to a new windows 8 laptop. Much of my library consists of links to MP3/ 4 files etc but there isn't enough harddrive memory to consolidate the files into iTunes music folder. I downloaded the library onto an external hardrive and have installed it on the new computer. All files that were in iTunes music (now iTunes Media file) work fine. I have transferred over all my MP3 files but of course iTunes library wont play the file as there is no established link to the file and it asks whether iTunes should locate the file. I don't want to have to import every MP3 file/ folder all over again and then delete the unlinked entries in iTunes as this will take way too much time. Is there a way to sync all of these MP3 files to iTunes automatically or do I need to go back to start and somehow try and put the library back onto the hard drive and get the files consolidated to that from my old computer? Any help most gratefully recieved. Thanks.

The files that weren't inside the media folder on the original machine need to be copied over to exactly the same paths as they had on the source machine. See this thread for an ongoing discussion of a similar problem. See also this post on migrating the iTunes library.
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I just got a new computer with Windows 7 and all my songs were transferred to my new computer along with itunes. But I can't get it to work. I also tried downloading Quicktime and couldn't get it to download.

I just bought a new computer and had files transferred along with itunes to the new computer. I can't get it to work. It doesn't recognize the extensions for itunes. I also tried downloading Quicktime and couldn't get it to download.

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7

Is there a way to keep all your stuff on your ipod after transferring to a new computer and being able to get new stuff on it while the old stuff is still on the ipod???

Okay so I had my itunes on my moms computer and now her computer is broken and I need to buy stuff on itunes (And I want to see my wish list again). How can I transfer all my old stuff over to this new computer with out changing anything or having anything deleted but at the same time being able to put new stuff on from the computer???

Try this way:
Make sure your new computer is authorized in iTunes. Disable autosync in itunes, connect your ipod, right click on it in the device list and choose backup.
This will save data, pictures and settings to itunes. See what's included in this backup here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
Transfer your purchases the same way to copy all apps and bought media from the Store to your computer.
Set up at least one contact and event on your computer to be able the merge your calendars and contacts after your ipod got wiped during the first sync.
The rest of the data can be restored from the backup you made.
Restoring: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
Saving data to a computer before setting it up again is also explained here: How to back up your data and set up as a new device

How do I retain all content when transferring iphone to new computer?

I need to transfer my old iphone to my new computer so that I can transfer all the contact info, manually downloaded music, notes, and so forth from that phone onto my shiny new iphone.
Is this possible?

Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your phone. Only if you back up manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your device without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPhone for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved:iTunes: About iOS backups
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
Connect you new iPhone and let iTunes set it up and use the manual backup from your old iPhone to restore from:
iPhone: Transferring information from your current iPhone to a new iPhone

HT1349 Transferring itunes to new computer

I have transferred my itunes playlist to my new computer ( to laptop from desk top) via memory stick and authorised my new computer. The playlist appears but when I click on a tune it says that it cannot open as it cannot locate the file. What do I need to do please ?

OK after 5 hours of beating my mouse I have the answer.
Open Itunes.
Select your entire list and delete it. (If this makes you nervous start with one album. I wouldn't trust me either.) It will ask if you want to send to the recycle or keep the file in your media file. I chose to keep as I didn't want to drag them back out if I was wrong. Interesting that when I tried this again while writing these instructions. It didn't ask me a second time.
Now you that have that deleted your list/library. At the top left Click <FILE > then <ADD FILE TO LIBRARY>
This will bring up a new window.
On the left side of the new window. (my computer anyway) there is a list. Click <MUSIC> then double click the <iTunes folder>. Then Double click <iTunes MUSIC>
Now you are looking at all your artists folders. Select them all. You can click while holding the CTRL button to select all of them. They will self fill in at the bottom above the select folder button. click the <SELECT FOLDER> button.
TA DA ! Now you list/library is being repopulated with your music. Now wasn't that fun? You will have to deselect the songs you don't want to sync to you iPod.
I even tried it again as I wrote out these instructions. No problems here. Please try this with one album first.
If this works for you please come back and say so. That way people will know it's a good work through. If it does not work for you please say so in CAPS So people will know it may not for them.
This solution was pure trial and error. On a Toshiba Satellite running WINDOWS Vista Home premium. No warranty expressed or implied. Your mileage may vary. If swallowed do not induce vomiting (that's gross). I think Apple should buy me a Beatles cover song.
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Transferring itunes to new computer

About 90% of the songs in my iTunes library have a little exclamation mark to the left of them and when I try to click on the song a box pops up and says "the item was not added to iCloudnecuase an error occurred". The iCloud button also has an exclamation mark on the inside of it.
How do I fix this???

Just to provide some more information....
at first I just downloaded what was in the iCloud (everything I had purchased from iTunes)
but then I tried to copy my iTunes from my old computer onto an external hard drive and then transferred that into the music folder of my new computer..... now I cant seem to access any of my music, only just a few very randome songs!

Moved CS6 Project to new computer, now Premiere CC won't use correct fonts

I recently moved a CS6 project with very complex font designs to a new computer. I installed the fonts I needed on the new computer and opened the project in Premiere CC. I was prompted to create a new CC version of the project, which worked fine, but now all of the fonts have defaulted to courier and if I try to change them back to their original fonts, the sizes and positioning are all wrong. This project took a good week to design, and I really don't want to put another week into adjusting all of the fonts back to what they were supposed to be.
Is there anything I can do to get the project settings back to what they were?

I never did what you're doing really...but did you assign the same drive letter to the drive that it had from the project that worked before ?
the "path" to the files is the whole path including drive letter....

Transferring iphoto to new computer

i need some help transferring my iphoto library to an external harddrive and then to a new computer. is there a way to do it so everything is the same (events, folders, etc) after it's transferred? and what if the old computer had iphoto '08 and the new one has iphoto '11. does that matter?

Connect the the external drive to the new Mac and drag the iPhoto library intact as a single entity from the EHD to the pictures folder of the new Mac - launch iPhoto on the new mac and it will open the library and convert it as needed and you will be ready move forward. Do not open the iPhoto library on the EHD or you will not be able to use it with iPhoto '08 - the conversion can not be undone.
Everything will be intact after conversion
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