Placeholder

Final Cut Pro Glossary

As video editors, we know post-production takes time. When all assets needed to complete a project are not available, get started with the Placeholder generator. Open the Titles and Generators sidebar and, inside the Elements category, locate the Placeholder generator. Add the Placeholder clip to your project. If desired, add effects and transitions to the placeholder like you would any other clip. Drag the edges to extend or shorten the duration of the placeholder clip. By default the generator is set to a long shot with two people. Open the Generator inspector to customize the look.

0:00 • Add the Placeholder generator

0:41 • Customize the Placeholder

1:36 • Use Replace to switch out the Placeholder with a clip

2:02 • Replace with Retime to Fit, Replace from Start, and Replace from End

2:48 • Using Auditions