Key ways to fix Final Cut Pro timeline confusion
Confusing timelines during video editing is a common pain point for editors, especially when working on complex projects.Final Cut Pro'sMagnetic timelineThe function can effectively solve this problem, and its core principle is to keep the clips synchronized through intelligent adsorption and automatic spacing.
- Activate the magnetic timeline: the magnetic function is enabled by default, you can click the "magnet" icon in the upper right corner of the timeline to confirm whether it is activated or not.
- Clip conflict-free alignment: drag clips to automatically avoid neighboring clips, hold down the Command key to temporarily disable the adsorption function for precise fine-tuning.
- Quick trimming tip: Use the "T" key to bring up the trimming tool, and the gap will close automatically after the clip is adjusted.
- Auxiliary Line Positioning: Press "Control+G" to add marking points as alignment reference, and work with the adsorption function to pinpoint the position.
Advanced users can also categorize video/audio tracks through the "Timeline Leads" panel, and right-click on a track and select "Collapse Tracks" to simplify the display. For multi-camera projects, it is recommended to use the "Synchronized Clip" function to automatically align the clips from different angles.
This answer comes from the articleFinal Cut Pro: Professional Video Editing and Post-Production ToolsThe
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