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Multicam Switching Modes

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Final Cut Pro includes powerful features used in multi camera editing workflows. One of these features is the ability to change switching modes. By default, clicking on an angle in the angle viewer (Shift-Command-7) creates a cut in the Multicam clip and switches both audio and video to that angle. In some cases, such as editing a music video, only the video should change while the audio remains the same. To accomplish this, set the switching mode to video only (Option-Shift-2), click a clip in the angle viewer to create a cut in the video only. When ready, use Option-Shift-1 to return to both audio and video which is the default switching mode.

Option-Shift-1 | Cut/Switch Multicam Audio and Video | During multicam editing use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to quickly turn on audio+video mode for cutting and switching
Option-Shift-2 | Cut/Switch Multicam Video Only | While Multicam editing with Final Cut Pro, use this shortcut to turn on video-only mode. This applies both to switching and cutting between angles
Option-Shift-3 | Enable Audio Only Switching | Use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to turn on audio-only mode for multicam cutting and switching

Go To Timeline

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Keyboard shortcuts enable time-saving commands for all applications including Final Cut Pro. Some apps split the interface into multiple windows which allows shortcuts to behave differently depending on which window is active. The Final Cut interface is primarily contained within a single window using a blue line to indicate an active area. This allows shortcuts to be repurposed based on the active area.

As an example, with the timeline active (Command-2), pressing the space bar starts or stops the playback of the project. However, if the browser is active (Command-1), the space bar controls the playback of browser clips. Use Command-2 to activate the timeline and monitor the active area with the blue line to avoid triggering the wrong command.

Command-2 | Go to Timeline | Move focus to the timeline with this Final Cut Pro shortcut. The thin blue line at the top of the timeline indicates the active area
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Copy and Paste Effects

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Working on a clip may only take a few seconds to create a simple transformation or it could be hours building a complex special effect. Apply the same changes to other clips using the copy and paste effects shortcut instead of repeating the steps over and over again. Copy the clip using Command-C (or Option-Command-C for convenience), select the other clip(s), and use Option-Command-V to apply the effects. This applies the attributes without any dialogue box. To see a list of attributes, use the Paste Attributes command (Shift-Command-V).

Option-Command-C | Copy Effects | Use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to copy the selected effects and their settings. Then, use the Option-Command-V shortcut to paste those effects onto another clip(s)
Option-Command-V | Paste Effects | While editing with Final Cut Pro, copy a clip, then use this shortcut to paste effects and their settings to a selection
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Go To Titles & Generators Sidebar

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Use the Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcut Option-Command-1 to trigger the go to Titles & Generators sidebar command. In addition to showing the browser if hidden, this command makes the search in the Titles & Generators sidebar active. Unlike some other commands, using Option-Command-1 a second time does not hide the sidebar. Instead, use Control-Command-1 to show or hide the sidebar or Command-1 to return to the libraries.

Timeline Clip Appearance

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Final Cut Pro is primarily a video editing application. The interface includes an area called the timeline where projects are built. Displaying the contents of the timeline in just the right way can empower an editor to work faster and smarter. While assembling the video for a rough cut it may be helpful to focus on the thumbnails in the large filmstrip view (Control-Option-4). Focus on clips audio for an interview using the audio waveforms only view (Control-Option-1). Cycle between the various views using the Control-Option-1 through Control-Option-6 keyboard shortcuts.

Control-Option-1 | Audio Waveforms Only | Use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to adjust the clip appearance setting to display clips on the timeline with large audio waveforms only
Control-Option-2 | Large Waveforms | This shortcut is used to adjust the way clips appear on the Final Cut Pro timeline to display large audio waveforms and a small filmstrip view
Control-Option-4 | Large Filmstrips | Use this Final Cut Pro shortcut to adjust the appearance of clips in the timeline to display small audio waveforms and large filmstrips
Final Cut Pro Help Live Snippet | How to Visually Clean Up a Timeline

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

Corrupted File

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Final Cut Pro Glossary

What does it mean when a file is corrupted? In most cases a corrupt file is one that doesn’t behave as expected or is unusable. A power outage, failing hardware, and poorly coded software are all triggers that can corrupt a file. There might be steps you can take to prevent files from becoming corrupt but the most important step you should take is to create a backup. If a file becomes corrupted, use the backup to restore the file.

Trim

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Final Cut Pro Glossary

Trim a clip to make it shorter or longer in the timeline. Like most non linear editing apps, Final Cut Pro includes multiple tools and edit techniques to trim clips. One of the most common trim types is a ripple edit. Trim the start or end of a clip and other clips are pushed during a ripple trim edit. Although this ripple edit is impacting clips around it, we are only trimming this one clips start or end point.

Crossfade

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Final Cut Pro Glossary

When two pieces of audio overlap, one lowering while the other raises in volume, it is known as a crossfade. Similar to the Cross Dissolve transition which visually fades the end of one clip into the beginning of the next, the crossfade blends the audio of two clips. To create a crossfade in Final Cut Pro, select the clips, click Modify-Audio Fades-Crossfade or use the shortcut Option-T.

0:00 • What is a Crossfade

0:31 • Use the new Crossfade command added in 10.4.9

0:58 • Remove fades and trim clips

1:24 • Modify default Crossfade duration

Slide Edit

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Final Cut Pro Glossary

During a slide edit a clip is moved without changing the clip or project duration. To accomplish this, one of the surrounding clips is extended and the other is shortened. To execute a slide edit, activate the trim tool, hold Option, then click and drag a clip.

0:30 • View Media Handles

1:00 • Yellow and red edges during a slide edit explained

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