Range Selection Tool

Save time by using the Range Selection tool to select a portion of a clip. Press the R key to activate the Range Selection tool. Jump to the range start using the shortcut Shift-I or to the end using Shift-O.

1:34 • Using the Range Selection Tool

2:45 • Mixing Audio

3:20 • Video Animation Editor

4:02 • Exporting (Sharing) a selected range

All of the Final Cut Pro tools can be temporarily activated by holding the shortcut key, using the tool, then release the key. For the Range Selection tool hold the R key on the keyboard. The tool that was active before using the Range Selection tool is activated when the R key is released.