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.
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