To analyze a clip that is not in the project, which menu option should be used?

To analyze a clip that is not in the project, the appropriate choice is to use the "File > Get Properties For > File" menu option. This option allows you to access detailed information about a specific media file without needing to import it first into your project. By selecting this option, you can get insights into the clip's metadata, including format, duration, frame rate, and other important properties. This approach is particularly useful for understanding the specifics of the clip and how it might fit into your project, enabling informed decisions about whether to import it.

The other choices focus on different functionalities. Importing a clip brings it into the project, which does not meet the requirement of analyzing an external clip. Analyzing a clip typically applies to clips that are already in the project library, limiting its use when dealing with external files. Viewing clip properties is usually applicable to clips already in the project timeline or project window, making it irrelevant for clips that are yet to be added. Thus, accessing properties directly from an external file fits the need for analysis without prior importation.