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Apply Keyword Tags

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Gone are the days where changing the file name of a clip was the only way to label it. Final Cut Pro features including smart collections, ratings, and keywords are some of the ways editors get organized. To apply a keyword to a clip, select the clip (or range), and open the keyword editor by going to Mark-Show Keyword Editor (Command-K). Type the desired text and press return to create and apply the keyword. Repeat the steps to apply additional keywords and if needed use Control-0 to remove keywords from a selection.

Use the keyword collections available in the Libraries sidebar (Command-1) to see all clips containing a specific keyword.

Save time by assigning frequently used keywords to keyboard shortcuts in the Command Editor (Command-K). Click the disclosure triangle to reveal the keyword shortcut. Type the keyword next to one of the default Control- through Control-9 shortcuts and press return to save it.

Control-1 | Apply Keyword Tag 1 | Use this Final Cut Pro shortcut while organizing video to apply keyword 1 to the selection. Use Command-K to display the Keyword Editor to see or modify keywords
Control-2 | Apply Keyword Tag 2 | Apply keyword 2 to the Final Cut Pro selection with this shortcut
Control-3 | Apply Keyword Tag 3 | Use this shortcut to organize footage using Final Cut Pro to apply keyword 3 to the selection
Control-8 | Apply Keyword Tag 8 | After assigning a keyword in the Command Editor (Command-K), use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to apply keyword 8 to a selection
Control-0 Remove Keywords From Selection Remove all keywords from a browser selection using this Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcut⁠

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