3.7.1. Saving Composite Shots

Composite shot timelines can be saved to your computer and then imported into other projects. This enables you to create a template involving multiple layers, export it, and then use that template in other projects in the future.

Saving a Composite Shot by Exporting

To save a composite shot outside of your HitFilm project:

1. Locate the composite shot in the Media panel.
2. Right-click on the the composite shot and choose Save As… from its menu.
3. Choose the name and location you wish to use to save the file, then click Save.
4. A new .hfcs file will be created at the location.

*Note that saving a composite shot does not include embedded composite shots or associated media.

Composite shots can be imported into the Media panel using the Import > Composite Shot option in the menu to the right of the Import… button.

Importing Composite Shots

To import a composite shot:

1. In the Media panel, locate the Import button and click the triangle next to it.
2. Select Composite Shot from the import menu that appears. This opens a file browser window.
3. Navigate to and select the .hfcs file that you wish to import.
4. The composite shot will be imported and appear in the Media panel.

Importing a Composite Shot with Embedded Composite Shots and Associated Media

At times you may need to import a composite shot that contains other embedded composite shots, or which contains multiple media files that would be laborious to relink manually. This can be done as well, by importing the composite shot directly from its original project, without exporting first.

To import a composite shot with all embedded composite shots and media:

1. In the Media panel, locate the Import button and click the triangle next to it.
2. Select Composite Shot from the import menu that appears. This opens a file browser window.
3. Navigate to and select the .hfp project file that contains the composite shot you want to import.
4. A window will open listing all of the composite shot timelines contained in that project. Select the one(s) that you want to import using the checkboxes on the left.
   
5. Click Import, and a new folder will be created in the Media panel. All assets required for the composite shot will be imported and placed in that folder. This includes media files and other composite shots embedded in the composite shot you chose for import.

Further information is available in Saving & Loading Projects.