Keyframe

Final Cut Pro Glossary

A Keyframe tells something, such as a clips volume level, opacity amount, or other parameter, to be at a specific value at a specific time. Without keyframes, the volume of a clip would stay at the original level. As an editor, you can use keyframes to change the volume level or another parameter over time. Hold Option on the keyboard and click the level on the timeline to add a keyframe. Repeat to add a second keyframe. The last step, adjust the level by clicking and dragging the keyframe up or down. Final Cut Pro gradually changes the volume level between the two keyframes. In addition to audio levels, add keyframes to many other clip parameters including video and audio effects. Watch this video for more details.

0:00 • Change Volume Level with Keyframes

1:00 • Adjust or Add Multiple Keyframes

1:50 • Navigate and Add Keyframes in the Inspector

3:02 • Adjust Scale and Position with Multiple Keyframes

4:00 • Add Additional Keyframes

4:40 • Move Keyframes in the Video and Audio Animation Editors

5:17 • Add Keyframes with the Transform Tool