When to collapse a Multiclip

When should a multiclip be collapsed? Before transitions and filters are added or after? My practice has been to collapse a multiclip after everything has been done to it--transitions, color changes, filters added. Once the multiclip is completely finished I collapse it and lock it.
Is this method correct or should I be adding transitions and filters to a collapsed multiclip?
Thank you for any advice.
Brock Fisher
San Diego, CA

You collapse when you have locked picture and are ready to color correct and output. When you are done.
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