Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects?

Media Composer stores project files for private projects in the OS Documents folder, which is a standard location within the operating system designed to help users manage and organize their files efficiently. This folder is user-specific, meaning that each user has their own Documents folder. When creating or saving private projects in Media Composer, the software defaults to this location to ensure that the files are easily accessible and organized within the context of the user's other personal documents and media.

Using the OS Documents folder facilitates better file management practices, allowing users to back up, share, or transfer their project files as needed. This approach also helps to avoid confusion that may arise from having project files scattered across different locations on the operating system, such as the desktop or temporary folders, which can be more transient and less ideal for storing critical project data.

In contrast, storing files in the software's installation directory or a temporary files folder would not be practical for accessibility and would risk data loss, as these locations may not be user-specific or could be cleared when the application is closed or the system is restarted.