Re: Imported media did not show up at canvas

[Tony Lll] "So if I open a new project, will Timeline continue to use "that format" as its key format and work from there? Or does it start all over and work with the format of the "new first clip" in the new project? Thank you."

You essentially have it, yes.

Final Cut creates sequences based on the Easy Setup (Final Cut Pro Menu>Easy setup.)
If the first clip hits the timeline and doesn't match, it asks you to either change the timeline or 'make' the clip work. It will ask you this only for the first clip; after that, it assumes you made your decisions.
If you create another sequence - it'll do this again.

Best,

Jeff G

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