Contents
Part I
Organizing Footage and Preparing to Edit
Chapter 1
15
Organizing Footage in the Browser
15
Using Bins to Organize Your Clips
16
Creating New Bins
17
Opening Bins in the Browser
18
Opening Bins in a Separate Window or Tab
21
Moving Items Between Bins
23
Using Labels to Organize Your Clips
23
About Label Names and Colors
24
Assigning Labels and Setting Label Names to Help Manage Your Media
27
Sorting Items in the Browser Using Column Headings
28
Searching for Clips in the Browser and Finder
28
Revealing a Clip’s Media File in the Finder
28
About Search Options
31
Searching for Items in the Browser
32
Manipulating Items in the Find Results Window
Chapter 2
35
Creating Subclips
35
Learning About Subclips
39
Techniques for Breaking Large Clips into Subclips
42
Creating Independent Media Files from Subclips After Capturing
Chapter 3
45
Merging Clips from Dual System Video and Audio
45
Working with Dual System Video and Audio
46
Using Synchronization Points to Create Merged Clips
48
Duration of Merged Clips
50
Creating Merged Clips from the Timeline
51
Changing the Sync of Merged Clips
Chapter 4
53
Using Markers
53
Learning About Markers
53
What Can You Do with Markers?
4
Contents
54
Differences Between Sequence and Clip Markers
55
Types of Markers
56
Working with Markers
56
Viewing Markers in the Viewer or Canvas
57
Viewing Markers in the Browser
57
Adding Markers in Clips and Sequences
60
Deleting Markers in Clips and Sequences
62
Navigating with Markers
64
Renaming Markers, Adding Comments, and Changing the Kind of Marker
65
Moving a Marker
66
Aligning Items in the Timeline by Their Markers
68
Extending a Marker’s Duration
69
Editing Markers into Sequences
69
Exporting Markers with Your QuickTime Movies
Part II
Rough Editing
Chapter 5
73
Working with Projects, Clips, and Sequences
74
Working with Projects
74
Working with Multiple Projects in the Browser
74
Choosing Whether the Last Previously Opened Project Opens on Launch
75
Viewing and Changing the Properties of a Project
76
Backing Up and Restoring Projects
78
Learning About the Different Types of Clips
78
Types of Clips
80
Sequences as Clips
80
Viewing and Changing the Properties of a Clip
80
Changing Clip Properties in the Browser
82
Viewing and Changing Clip Properties in the Item Properties Window
84
Changing the Properties of Affiliate Clips
84
Creating and Working with Sequences
84
Creating and Deleting Sequences
86
Opening and Closing Sequences
87
Duplicating a Sequence
88
Copying a Sequence into Another Project
89
Nesting a Sequence
89
Basic Sequence and Timeline Settings
Chapter 6
91
The Fundamentals of Adding Clips to a Sequence
91
Creating a Rough Edit
91
Basic Steps Involved in a Rough Edit
92
How Clips Appear in the Timeline
Contents
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94
Undoing and Redoing Actions
94
Overview of Ways to Add Clips to a Sequence
94
Methods for Adding Clips to Sequences
96
Determining What Parts of Clips You Want in Your Sequence
96
Preparing a Sequence Order in the Browser
97
Sorting to Create a Sequence Order
97
Visually Storyboarding in the Browser
Chapter 7
99
Setting Edit Points for Clips and Sequences
99
About In and Out Points
100
Learning About the Out Point Inclusive Rule
101
Things to Keep in Mind When Setting an Out Point
103
Setting Clip In and Out Points in the Viewer
104
Specifying an Edit Point Using Timecode
105
Setting In and Out Points to Include a Whole Clip
105
Reviewing Your Edit Points
106
Setting Sequence In and Out Points in the Canvas or Timeline
106
Options for Setting Sequence In and Out Points
111
Setting Sequence In and Out Points
112
Setting In and Out Points to Match a Clip or Gap
113
Setting In and Out Points Based on a Selection in the Timeline
115
Navigating to In and Out Points
116
Moving In and Out Points
117
Clearing In and Out Points
Chapter 8
119
Working with Tracks in the Timeline
120
Adding and Deleting Tracks
120
Adding Tracks
122
Deleting Tracks
123
Specifying Destination Tracks in the Timeline
123
Understanding Source and Destination Controls
124
Setting Destination Tracks
125
Changing Source and Destination Control Connections
125
Disconnecting Source and Destination Controls
127
Resetting Destination Tracks to the Default State
128
Locking Tracks to Prevent Edits or Changes
129
Disabling Tracks to Hide Content During Playback
130
Customizing Track Display in the Timeline
131
Resizing Timeline Tracks
133
Saving Track Layouts
133
Creating a Static Region in the Timeline
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Contents
Chapter 9
137
Drag-to-Timeline Editing
137
Overview of the Drag-to-Timeline Editing Process
138
Dragging Clips to the Timeline
139
Doing Simple Insert and Overwrite Edits in the Timeline
142
Automatically Adding Tracks to Your Sequence While Dragging
Chapter 10
145
Three-Point Editing
145
Understanding Three-Point Editing
145
Overview of the Three-Point Editing Process
146
Different Ways to Do Three-Point Editing
148
About Edit Types in the Edit Overlay
149
Performing the Different Types of Edits
150
Performing an Insert Edit
151
Performing an Insert with Transition Edit
153
Performing an Overwrite Edit
154
Performing an Overwrite with Transition Edit
156
Performing a Replace Edit
162
Superimposing Clips
165
Three-Point Editing Examples
165
Example: Editing a Specific Clip into Your Sequence
167
Example: Editing a Clip into a Gap in Your Sequence
168
Example: Backtiming a Clip into Your Sequence
170
Example: Editing a Clip with No Specified In or Out Points into Your Sequence
Chapter 11
171
Finding and Selecting Content in the Timeline
171
Understanding What’s Currently Selected
172
Identifying Selections in the Timeline
173
How Selections Are Prioritized in the Timeline
173
Direct Methods for Selecting Content in a Sequence
174
An Introduction to the Selection Tools
176
Selecting Clips
179
Selecting a Range of Timeline Content
180
Selecting All Clip Items on a Track
181
Selecting All Items on All Tracks Forward or Backward
182
Selecting or Deselecting All Clips in a Sequence
183
Finding and Selecting Based on Search Criteria
184
Selecting a Vertical Range Between In and Out Points
185
Using Auto Select to Specify Tracks for Selections
Chapter 12
189
Arranging Clips in the Timeline
189
Snapping to Points in the Timeline
190
Moving Items Within the Timeline
191
Moving by Dragging
Contents
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192
Moving Clips Numerically
194
Performing Shuffle Edits
196
Copying and Pasting Clips in the Timeline
196
Copying Clips by Option-Dragging
197
Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Clips in the Timeline
199
Example: Copying and Pasting Audio and Video Clip Items to Different Tracks in the
Timeline
200
Deleting Clips from a Sequence
200
Deleting with a Lift Edit (Leaving a Gap)
201
Deleting with a Ripple Edit (Leaving No Gap)
202
Finding and Closing Gaps
206
Color-Coding Clips in the Timeline
Chapter 13
207
Cutting Clips and Adjusting Durations
207
Performing Basic Cut Edits
211
Changing the Duration of Clips in the Timeline
212
Opening Sequence Clips in the Viewer to Change Durations
Chapter 14
213
Linking and Editing Video and Audio in Sync
213
Linked Sync Relationships Between Video and Audio Clips
214
When Linked Clips Are Moved out of Sync
217
Understanding Sync Relationships Between Multiple Linked Audio Items
218
Linking and Unlinking Video and Audio Clip Items in the Timeline
218
Linking Video and Audio Clip Items
220
Unlinking Video and Audio Clip Items
221
Selecting Individual Clip Items While They Are Linked
222
Getting Clip Items Back in Sync
222
Moving a Clip into Sync
223
Slipping a Clip Item into Sync
225
Moving or Slipping All Clip Items into Sync at Once
226
Establishing a Different Sync Relationship Between Linked Clip Items
227
Marking a Clip as In Sync
228
Learning About Linking Behavior in Audio Channel Pairs
229
Synchronizing Dual System Recorded Video and Audio
Chapter 15
231
Split Edits
231
Learning About Split Edits
232
How Split Edits Look in the Viewer and Canvas
233
Setting Up Split Edit Points in the Viewer
234
Setting Up a Split Edit While Playing a Clip
235
Modifying and Clearing Split Edits
237
Split Edit Examples
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Contents
Chapter 16
241
Working with Multiclips
241
About Multiclips
243
Multiclip Workflow
244
Creating Multiclips and Multiclip Sequences
245
Preparing Clips to Be Used as Multiclip Angles
247
Creating Individual Multiclips
251
Creating Multiclip Sequences
260
Identifying and Naming Multiclips in the Browser
261
Working with Multiclip Angles in the Viewer
261
Viewing Multiclip Angles in the Viewer
262
Identifying Active Video and Audio Angles
263
Viewing Multiclip Overlays
263
Rearranging and Deleting Multiclip Angles in the Viewer
264
Adding Angles to a Multiclip in the Viewer
267
Resynchronizing Angles in the Viewer
268
Editing with Multiclips in Real Time
268
Using Keyboard Shortcuts and Shortcut Buttons for Multiclip Editing
269
Editing Multiclips into the Timeline
270
Switching and Cutting Between Angles
274
Switching and Cutting Video and Audio Items Separately
276
Editing in Multiclip Playback Mode
279
Applying Filters, Speed, and Motion Parameters to Multiclips
281
Collapsing and Expanding a Multiclip
281
Working with Multiclip Master-Affiliate Relationships
283
Match Frame Commands Used with Multiclips
284
Media Management and Project Interchange
284
Working with Multiclips in the Media Manager
284
Reconnecting and Recapturing Multiclips
Chapter 17
285
Audio Editing Basics
286
The Goals of Audio Editing
287
Using Waveform Displays to Help You Edit Audio
289
Learning About the Audio Controls in the Viewer
292
Editing Audio in the Viewer
292
Opening Audio Clips in the Viewer
293
Viewing Audio Tracks in the Viewer
294
Zooming In or Out of the Waveform Display Area
296
Scrolling Through a Zoomed-In Audio Clip
297
Using the J, K, and L Keys to Hear Subtle Details
297
Turning Off the Audio Scrubbing Sounds
297
About Setting Edit Points for Audio
298
Dragging an Audio Clip to the Canvas, Browser, or Timeline
298
Trimming Audio Clips in the Viewer
Contents
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301
Editing Audio in the Timeline
301
Timeline Audio Display Options
303
Zooming In and Out of Waveforms in the Timeline
304
Naming Audio Tracks
304
Moving Audio Items from One Track to Another at the Same Frame
305
Using Audio Transitions to Smooth Audible Changes
306
Creating or Separating Stereo Pairs
308
Working with Audio at the Subframe Level
308
Subframe Synchronization of Audio and Video
310
Examples of Ways to Easily Edit Audio
310
Example: Replacing Unwanted Audio with Room Tone
313
Example: Fixing Awkward Audio Cuts in the Timeline
Part III
Fine-Tuning Your Edit
Chapter 18
317
Performing Slip, Slide, Ripple, and Roll Edits
317
About Trimming with Slip, Slide, Ripple, and Roll Tools
318
Sliding Clips in the Timeline
319
Performing Slide Edits Using the Slide Tool
320
Performing Precise Slide Edits Numerically
321
Slipping Clips in the Timeline
322
Performing a Slip Edit Using the Slip Tool
324
Performing Precise Slip Edits Numerically
325
Using the Ripple Tool to Trim an Edit Without Leaving a Gap
326
Performing Ripple Edits
330
About Ripple Edits and Sync Relationships of Clip Items on Other Tracks
332
Doing Ripple Edits on Multiple Tracks at Once
332
Asymmetrical Trimming with the Ripple Tool
334
Using the Roll Tool to Change Where a Cut Occurs
335
Rolling the Position of an Edit Between Two Clips
Chapter 19
341
Learning About Trimming Clips
341
What Is Trimming?
343
Controls That Affect Trim Edits
344
Selecting Edits and Clips to Trim
344
Tools for Selecting Edit Points
345
Selecting Single Edit Points
346
Selecting Multiple Edit Points
347
Trimming Clip In and Out Points
347
Trimming with the Selection Tool
348
Extending and Shortening Clips in the Timeline
350
Trimming Clips in the Viewer
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Contents
351
Precision Editing Using Timecode
355
Understanding Alert Messages When Trimming
Chapter 20
357
Trimming Clips Using the Trim Edit Window
357
Learning About the Trim Edit Window
359
Opening and Closing the Trim Edit Window
360
Controls in the Trim Edit Window
364
Using the Trim Edit Window
365
Playing Incoming and Outgoing Clips in the Trim Edit Window
365
Dynamic Trimming
365
Trimming an Edit in the Trim Edit Window
368
Reviewing and Playing Back Your Edits in the Trim Edit Window
369
Slipping a Clip in the Trim Edit Window
369
Listening to Audio While Trimming
Chapter 21
371
Adding Transitions
371
Learning About Transitions
372
Common Types of Transitions
373
Using Transitions in Your Sequences
373
How Transitions Appear in the Timeline
374
Having Handles at Edit Points
374
Aligning a Transition in the Timeline
375
Adding Transitions
375
Adding Transitions with Clips You Add to the Timeline
376
Quickly Adding the Default Transition to Clips in Your Sequence
377
Adding Transitions to Clips in Your Sequence
379
Example: Transitioning to or from Black
380
Moving, Copying, and Deleting Transitions
380
Moving a Transition to Another Edit Point
381
Copying and Pasting Transitions
382
Deleting Transitions
382
Modifying Transitions in the Timeline
382
Changing the Duration of a Transition in the Timeline
384
Changing the Alignment of a Transition in the Timeline
384
Changing an Edit Point After Adding a Transition
385
Replacing Transitions
385
Working with Default and Favorite Transitions
386
Changing the Default Transition
386
Saving a Transition as a Favorite
387
Deleting Favorite Transitions
388
Detecting Duplicate Frames over Transitions
389
Video Transitions That Come with Final Cut Pro
393
Using After Effects Transitions
Contents
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Chapter 22
395
Refining Transitions Using the Transition Editor
395
Using the Transition Editor
403
Applying a Modified Transition Directly to a Sequence in the Timeline
404
Trimming Transitions and the Surrounding Clips
408
Previewing and Rendering Transitions
Chapter 23
411
Sequence-to-Sequence Editing
411
Methods for Editing Clips from One Sequence to Another
412
Opening More Than One Sequence at a Time
412
Copying Clips from One Sequence to Another
416
Nesting Sequences
422
Editing the Content of One Sequence into Another Without Nesting It
Chapter 24
427
Matching Frames and Playhead Synchronization
427
Working with Sequence Clips in the Viewer
428
Opening a Sequence Clip in the Viewer
429
Switching Between the Viewer, Canvas, and Timeline
429
Using the Viewer to Adjust Sequence Clip In and Out Points
430
Using the Viewer to Adjust Motion and Filter Parameters
430
Matching Frames Between Sequence and Master Clips
431
Matching a Frame in the Canvas to Its Master Clip Frame
432
Matching a Frame in the Canvas to Its Media File Frame
433
Matching a Frame in the Viewer to a Sequence Clip in the Canvas or Timeline
434
Synchronizing the Canvas/Timeline Playhead with the Viewer Playhead
434
Why Synchronize Playheads?
434
Working with Playhead Sync
Chapter 25
439
Working with Timecode
439
About Timecode in Final Cut Pro
440
Displaying Timecode in Final Cut Pro
441
Choosing a Timecode Display Option
442
Displaying Timecode Affected by Speed Changes
443
Choosing Source and Auxiliary Timecode Track Display
443
Clip Time Versus Source Time
444
Changing Global Timecode Display Options
445
Timecode Overlays
446
Modifying Timecode in Media Files
449
Modifying Sequence Timecode
451
Working with 60 fps Timecode
451
Working with 24 @ 25 fps Timecode
452
Generating Timecode Window Burns
I
Part I:
Organizing Footage
and Preparing to Edit
Organizing your footage before you edit makes editing go
more smoothly. Read this section to learn how to organize
and label clips, create subclips, and add markers to clips
and sequences.
Chapter 1