What happens when a clip is dragged from one bin to another in Avid Media Composer?

When a clip is dragged from one bin to another in Avid Media Composer, it is simply moved to the new bin without creating a copy. This means that the clip remains in the same location on your storage system and its media is shared between the bins, preventing unnecessary duplication of resources.

The bins in Media Composer serve as organizational tools; moving a clip from one bin to another does not impact the actual media file but rather changes its reference point within the project's filesystem. This ensures that the workflow remains efficient, as users can reorganize clips without increasing the storage footprint of the project.