Final Cut Pro X (15) Flashcards
Describe the results of using the following commands. Duplicate Project, and Duplicate Project as Snapshot
Duplicate Project creates a “live” version that updates its compound and multicam clips used in other projects. Duplicate Project as Snapshot produces a complete freeze of the project at the time of the duplication
Which replace edit command replaces the project clip using the duration of the browser clip: Replace, Replace from Start, or Replace from End?
Replace (the Replace edit command)
The four buttons top right of the Timeline?
Skimming (S): Enable/disable the video skimmer
Audio Skimming (Shift-S): Enable/disable audio skimming (Skimming must be enabled)
Solo (Option-S): Monitor the audio playback of the selected clip(s)
Snapping (N): Magnetically align the skimmer/playhead while dragging to the start of clips, keyframes, and markers
This shortcut activates the Dashboard, allowing you to input how many seconds/frames you want the Playhead to move backwards or forwards
Control-P
Where do you find a list of all the Markers found in a Project?
The Tags Index found in the Timelines Index pane
What command was invoked if one clip is selected and all other clips are displayed in gray? (Name and shortcut, please)
The Solo command (Option-S)
Which tool repositions storyline clips relative to time allowing a clip to overwrite other clips?
Position tool
Where may you assign a role to a clip? (two places)
Roles may be assigned in the Info Inspector or in the Modify menu
What types of clips may go into an audition?
The audition clip collects whatever clip types you add to the audition. Commonly used for multiple takes of an on-camera performance or of an audio-only VO.
What icon badge identifies an audition clip?
A spotlight badge identifies and is an access point to an audition clip
What command was used in the scenario shown below? Name, alternative name, and shortcut, please
Trip to Selection (“top and tails”). Option-\ (backward slash)
You reversed playback of the hangar door clip by choosing Reverse Clip from the ________ pop-up menu (under the Viewer, to the right of the Enhancements pop-up menu)
Retiming
The ______ ______ set the clip to play at norman speed, but backward
Retime Editor
Before you make any more changes, take a ________ for later reference and to save as a backup
snapshot
To take a snapshot and save as a backup, make sure the project is active in the Timeline, then…
Edit > Duplicate Project as Snapshot
or
Command-Shift-D
To open the Timeline Index…(regular and shortcut)
Click the Timeline Index button to the bottom left in the Timeline pane, or press Command-Shift-2
To review To-Do markers:
Timeline Index > Tags button > Incomplete To-Do button
Select the clip, then press _______-_ to display the clips Retime Editor
Command-R
Every clip has an associated ______ ______ you may view to see if any adjustments have been made
Retime Editor
At the right end of the Retime Editor, drag the ______ right and left while watching the stripe’s speed indicator change the clip’s duration and speed value. THIS IS NOT A ______ ____
handle
RIPPLE TRIM
To Reset Speed, go to Retiming Pop-Up Menu in Toolbar, or use this shortcut:
Option(Alt)-Command-R
Shortcut for Custom Speed
Control-Option(Alt)-R
Normal Speed
Shift-N
This is not a ripple trim. Despite the speed change, the clip’s start and end point remain the same
got it?
In the ______ ______ (directly above the clip), click the Speed pop-up menu. The Speed pop-up menu contains some of the same options as the Retiming pop-up menu, including the Custom speed option
Retime Editor
Here you may numerically enter a playback rate for a clip, or the desired duration and allow Final Cut Pro to calculate the necessary speed change
Custom Speed window
how to get there:
1. Select the clip
2. From the Retiming pop-up menu, select Show Retime Editor (Command-R)
3. Click on Retime Editor to get Speed pop-up menu
4. Click on Custom to get Custom speed window
Explain the Ripple checkbox inside the Custom Speed window
When Ripple checkbox is selected, clips after the retimed clip and in the storyline with shift to the left to ensure a gap clip is not created. When deselected, the speed change will create a gap clip so that subsequent clips do not shift
