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# Optimizing the Recapture of Footage Referenced in XML Files

There are two methods that can help you achieve a more efficient workflow as you import projects from FCP via XML. You can consolidate clips before recapturing to reduce the amount of extra footage, or you can relink clips to already captured media if multiple XML files use the same footage.

#### Topics in this section

- Consolidating Clips
- Relinking to Already Captured Material