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# Importing File-Based Media

TipTo work in a manner similar to offline editing suites, enable MediaHub General tab Cache Source Media. This creates local, transcoded, and managed versions of your media. To work online, disable Cache Source Media: the clips remain linked to the original media, and are not transcoded.

To import media using the MediaHub:

1. Click the MediaHub tab.
2. Using the MediaHub file browser, navigate to the file to import.
3. Review and edit as necessary the resolution, the bit depth and scan mode, and the LUT options. See Colour Management.
4. Click Import.

To import media from the Finder:

1. From Smoke, switch to the Finder.
2. Open a Finder window and navigate to the file to import.
3. Drag the file from the browser to the Media Library.

#### Topics in this section

- Importing File-Based Media Tips

#### Related Information

- Setting Cache and Renders Format
- Supported Media File Formats
- MediaHub Reference: Browsing for Files
- Customizing your File Imports Options
- Importing a Final Cut Pro XML Sequence
- Importing an AAF Sequence