How to Download & Store Composite Footage

Composite footage can be downloaded directly through the PFS Installer. Follow the steps below to download, verify, and store your files properly.

Download Composite Footage

Open the PFS Installer
Locate a product that includes composite downloads
Click the Files button
Click Download next to the composite footage file

Important Download Notes

Composite files are large downloads
Only one composite can be downloaded at a time
Each composite can typically be downloaded once through the installer
The downloaded file will be saved as a .zip file in:
~/Movies/PFS Composite

⚠️ Important:
Before unzipping, back up the .zip file to an external drive. You may not be able to re-download it later through the installer.

Verify Your Download

After the download completes, the installer will prompt you to verify the files.

Verification steps:

Open ~/Movies/PFS Composite in Finder
Locate the downloaded .zip file
Unzip the file
Confirm the composite footage files are inside

Click Yes — Files are correct if everything is present
Click No if the file is missing or incomplete, then contact support

Once verified, the installer will display a checkmark and the download date.

Storing Composite Footage

By default, composite files are stored in:
~/Movies/PFS Composite

You can keep them there for easy access, or move them to another location such as an external drive.

Important Storage Tips

How you store your files can affect your Final Cut Pro projects:

If you leave files in place:
Final Cut Pro links directly to the file’s location. Moving the file later may break the link.
If you copy files into your library:
Final Cut Pro creates a duplicate inside the library’s Original Media folder, so moving the original file will not affect your project.

Make sure you understand your import settings before moving any composite files.

Need More Help?

If you have trouble downloading or verifying your composite footage, our support team is available:

Email Support
support@pixelfilmstudios.com

Submit a Support Ticket
https://bit.ly/PFS-Submit-A-Ticket

Include the product name and any details about the issue for faster assistance.