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.