2. Playback and Organize Media Flashcards
Where can you skim through your media in Final Cut Pro?
Browser and Timeline.
Note: You can play from the skimmer by pressing the spacebar. A second press of the spacebar will stop the video.
What is the Playhead in Final Cut Pro?
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.
What is the Skimmer in Final Cut Pro?
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.
How do you play a project or clip from the beginning in Final Cut Pro?
View -> Playback -> Play from Beginning
Control+Shift+I
How do you play a section from the beginning in Final Cut Pro?
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
How do you play a project or clip from a specific point in Final Cut Pro?
Click a point where you want to begin or move the playhead to that point.
How do you Play Around the playhead or skimmer in Final Cut Pro?
View -> Playback -> Play Around
or, Press Shift+?
How do you stop playback in Final Cut Pro?
Spacebar
How do you pause playback in Final Cut Pro?
K key
How do you play forward at altered speeds in Final Cut Pro?
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
How do you play reverse at altered speeds in Final Cut Pro?
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
How do you loop in Final Cut Pro?
View -> Playback -> Loop Playback
or, Press Command+L
How do you play video in Full Screen View in Final Cut Pro?
View -> Playback -> Play Full Screen
or, Press Shift+Command+F
Note: To exit full screen press the esc key.
Where do you find the Editing Tools in Final Cut Pro?
Above the timeline:
How do you toggle skimming on and off in Final Cut Pro?
Video:
View -> Skimming
or
Press S key
Audio:
View -> Audio Skimming
or
Press Shift+S
Press again to toggle
How do you toggle the Event Viewer?
Window -> Show in Workspace -> Event Viewer
or, Press Control+Command+3
What is a good reason to have more than one event in a library?
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.
How do you create a new event?
File -> New -> Event
or, Press Option+N
How do you toggle media between thumbnail and list view in the browser?
The toggle button is located above the browser.
Why would you rate clips in Final Cut Pro?
You may have clips that you definitely want to use or definitely not want to use. Rating them allows you to quickly determine this.
How do you rate a clip in Final Cut Pro?
First select a Clip
For Favorites:
Mark -> Favorite
or, Press the F key
For Rejects:
Mark -> Reject
or, Press the Delete key
How can you visually tell if a clip in the browser is rated as a favorite or a reject.
A favorited clip will have a green line and a rejected clip will have a red line.
How do you remove a rating from a clip?
Select the clip
Mark -> Unrate
or, Press the U key
How do you apply a keyword to a clip in Final Cut Pro?
Click on the Key shaped icon above the library sidebar.
What does a blue line on a clip denote?
The blue line denotes there is a keyword attached to a clip.
How do you remove a keyword from a clip in Final Cut Pro?
Select clip
Mark -> Remove All Keywords
or, Press Control+O
How do you add notes to a clip in Final Cut Pro?
Toggle the browser to list view. Then slide over to the notes section and click on the box and input desired note.
What are the 5 default roles for clips in Final Cut Pro?
Video, Title, Dialogue, Music, Effect
What is the purpose of a Smart Collection in Final Cut Pro?
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.
