2. Playback and Organize Media

Question 1

Where can you skim through your media in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 1

Browser and Timeline.

Note: You can play from the skimmer by pressing the spacebar. A second press of the spacebar will stop the video.

Question 2

What is the Playhead in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 2

It is a light grey vertical line that is in a fixed place unless you move it (called scrubbing) or click somewhere else. It marks the current position in the browser or timeline.

Question 3

What is the Skimmer in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 3

It is a red vertical line that moves as you move the pointer in the browser or timeline. It allows you to preview clips without moving the playhead position.

Question 4

How do you play a project or clip from the beginning in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 4

View -> Playback -> Play from Beginning

Control+Shift+I

Question 5

How do you play a section from the beginning in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 5

First you must drag the mouse to get the proper section selected. This is denoted by a yellow box.

View -> Playback -> Play Selection

Press the Slash (/) Key

Question 6

How do you play a project or clip from a specific point in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 6

Click a point where you want to begin or move the playhead to that point.

Question 7

How do you Play Around the playhead or skimmer in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 7

View -> Playback -> Play Around

or, Press Shift+?

Question 8

How do you stop playback in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 8

Spacebar

Question 9

How do you pause playback in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 9

K key

Question 10

How do you play forward at altered speeds in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 10

L key once for normal speed

L key twice for 2x speed

K (hold) + L (press) to play frame by frame
K (hold) + L (hold) to play 1/2 speed

Question 11

How do you play reverse at altered speeds in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 11

J key once for normal speed

J key twice for 2x speed

K (hold) + J (press) to play frame by frame
K (hold) + J (hold) to play 1/2 speed

Question 12

How do you loop in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 12

View -> Playback -> Loop Playback

or, Press Command+L

Question 13

How do you play video in Full Screen View in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 13

View -> Playback -> Play Full Screen

or, Press Shift+Command+F

Note: To exit full screen press the esc key.

Question 14

Where do you find the Editing Tools in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 14

Above the timeline:

Question 15

How do you toggle skimming on and off in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 15

Video:
View -> Skimming
or
Press S key

Audio:
View -> Audio Skimming
or
Press Shift+S

Press again to toggle

Question 16

How do you toggle the Event Viewer?

Answer 16

Window -> Show in Workspace -> Event Viewer

or, Press Control+Command+3

Question 17

What is a good reason to have more than one event in a library?

Answer 17

Multiple events can help organize the media. It allows you to put certain media in certain folders (events) with names so they can easily be located.

Question 18

How do you create a new event?

Answer 18

File -> New -> Event

or, Press Option+N

Question 19

How do you toggle media between thumbnail and list view in the browser?

Answer 19

The toggle button is located above the browser.

Question 20

Why would you rate clips in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 20

You may have clips that you definitely want to use or definitely not want to use. Rating them allows you to quickly determine this.

Question 21

How do you rate a clip in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 21

First select a Clip

For Favorites:
Mark -> Favorite

or, Press the F key

For Rejects:
Mark -> Reject

or, Press the Delete key

Question 22

How can you visually tell if a clip in the browser is rated as a favorite or a reject.

Answer 22

A favorited clip will have a green line and a rejected clip will have a red line.

Question 23

How do you remove a rating from a clip?

Answer 23

Select the clip

Mark -> Unrate

or, Press the U key

Question 24

How do you apply a keyword to a clip in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 24

Click on the Key shaped icon above the library sidebar.

Question 25

What does a blue line on a clip denote?

Answer 25

The blue line denotes there is a keyword attached to a clip.

Question 26

How do you remove a keyword from a clip in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 26

Select clip

Mark -> Remove All Keywords

or, Press Control+O

Question 27

How do you add notes to a clip in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 27

Toggle the browser to list view. Then slide over to the notes section and click on the box and input desired note.

Question 28

What are the 5 default roles for clips in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 28

Video, Title, Dialogue, Music, Effect

Question 29

What is the purpose of a Smart Collection in Final Cut Pro?

Answer 29

The smart collection allows you to group clips into a folder based on results from the Filter window. It allows you to easily find these results in the future.