Retime Editor

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Manipulate the playback speed of a clip to create slow-motion using the Final Cut Pro Retime Editor. Select a clip and use the shortcut Command-R to display the Retime Editor. A bar with a percentage is display across the top of the clip to indicate the playback speed. A clip playing back at normal speed is 100% and green. Click the drop down menu to select a preset slow or fast speed or set a different number using custom. Slow-motion changes to orange and purple for faster than realtime playback. Checkout the Modify-Retime menu for additional options.