Mastering Final Cut Pro starts with getting familiar with its keyboard shortcuts. These key combinations aren’t just about saving time, but also about empowering and refining your editing process overall. Let’s get started with the basics that will come in handy no matter what you’re working on.
Take Note: Remember, it’s crucial to use the Command key as you navigate these shortcuts.
- Command + N: New Project
- Command + O: Open Library
- Command + I: Import Media
- Spacebar: Play/Pause
- L: Fast Forward (press multiple times for faster speed)
- J: Rewind (press multiple times for faster speed)
- Command + B: Add Blade (cut)
- A: Select Tool
- T: Trim Tool
- B: Blade Tool
- N: Snapping
- Command + Z: Undo
- Command + Shift + Z: Redo
- Command + X: Cut
- Command + C: Copy
- Command + V: Paste
- Command + A: Select All
- Command + E: Export
- Command + M: Make Movie
- Option + Command + N: New Event
- Option + Command + P: New Project
- Shift + Z: Fit to Window
- Option + L: Loop Playback
- Option + Command + S: Save Current Frame
- Control + D: Change Duration
- Shift + Command + R: Render All
Customizing Your Workflow: Personalizing Keyboard Shortcuts in Final Cut Pro
In a software as robust as Final Cut Pro, knowing how to customize the layout to your individual liking is as crucial as mastering the basic keyboard shortcuts. Personalizing these shortcuts allows for a workflow that is tailor-made for you, which in turn, results in more productivity and efficiency. Read further to understand how to go about personalizing your keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro.
To personalize your keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro, simply follow these steps:
Customizing your own keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro is a straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:
- Accessing Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Click on the Final Cut Pro menu, located at the top left corner of your screen.
- From there, select “Commands” followed by the “Customize” option from the drop-down menu.
- Tailoring Your Shortcuts:
- You’ll be greeted with a visual layout of your keyboard, illustrating all the existing shortcut assignments.
- When you’re ready to establish a new shortcut, identify the desired command in the command list to which you’d like to link it. For ease, you can utilize the search bar to quickly locate specific commands.
- Assign a Shortcut:
- Simply pull your desired command from the command list and drop it onto a specific key within the keyboard layout. Keep in mind that, if your chosen key is already linked to another command, Final Cut Pro will alert you to this conflict. At this point, you have the option to either overwrite the existing shortcut or opt for a different key.
- Save Your Custom Set:
- Once you have assigned your new shortcuts, save your custom set.
- Go to the top of the command window and click on the “Save As” button.
- Give your custom set a name and click “Save.”
- Switch Between Command Sets:
- You can switch between your custom set and the default set at any time.
- Go to the Final Cut Pro menu, select “Commands,” and choose your custom set or the default set.
- Restore Defaults (if needed):
- If you want to revert to the original settings, go to the Final Cut Pro menu, select “Commands,” and choose “Restore Defaults.”
Personalizing your keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro can truly enhance your editing prowess, making it aligned with your editing style and workflow. The result often is an elevated level of efficiency and a unique, tailor-made editing experience.