7 Quick Final Cut Pro Tricks that will BLOW YOUR MIND

[@Brad_West]

The first 1,000 people to use the link or my code BRADANDDONNA will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare 👉🏼 skl.sh/3OSBxdC What course are you going to watch first? 😄

[@davetriesthis]

6-8 I knew but never use and appreciate the reminder.

[@Brad_West]

Glad you found the reminder helpful Dave!

[@caleb-ge8ti]

Didn’t think my mind would actually be blown, but tilde, anchors, crossfade, and zoom shortcuts did! Ty!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome Caleb! Glad you found the video helpful 😄🙌🏼

[@PixelGameSquad]

Bro....the audio cross fade just changed my life

[@Brad_West]

So glad to hear it. Appreciate the comment 😄👊🏼

[@hawksoob]

Alternate for fine adjustments to audio levels: Select the clip and hold Control while hitting + or - to adjust the level up or down by 1 dB.

[@Brad_West]

Yeah that's another great way to make small incremental changes 😄👌🏼

[@nicolasguillaume2264]

very good one. will use it

[@kingtreys1270]

Learned something new today

[@Brad_West]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@davidson2812]

Bonus trick blew my mind. Actually all of them did.

[@Brad_West]

I'm so glad to hear that, thanks for watching Dany!

[@TherealPaulMounts]

Outstanding! More on the tilde key, please. BTW, I love your Skillshare FCPX program

[@Brad_West]

Thanks, will do! Glad you enjoyed that.

[@L3roy]

This video was incredible. Thank you for making this!!!

[@Brad_West]

You're so welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Heart2HeartMusic]

Thank you as always for valuable information!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼

[@GrillSergeant]

Great tips and thanks for the bonus one!

[@Brad_West]

Sir, yes sir! Glad you found it helpful 🫡👊🏼

[@richardcarlson112]

My mind is still in tact but 6 were new and 1 I knew already. I’m a hobbyist only, but seeing your video and one other made me realize it’s time for me to invest more time learning additional features of FCPX. Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Haha! 🤣 I'm glad your mind is still intact but that you still found the video helpful 😄🙌🏼

[@ccrrecycling]

This guy should have 1000,000 likes and follows. Always incredible information from you. Thank you

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that 😄🙏🏼

[@twoturntablesandamicrophone]

Thanks! I've worked in FCPX professionally for years, but I learned 6 new tricks! You can also double tap trackpad to zoom out entire timeline

[@Brad_West]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear that Roy! 😄🙌🏼 Yeah if you have a trackpad, that’s probably the easiest way to zoom out. Thanks for watching 😄👊🏼

[@Kou.knows1]

Please do the Tilda key tutorial! Great stuff as always my friends!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Sekou! Definitely will do 😄🤙🏼

[@SteveNuns]

The tilde key - thank you thank you thank you. This is going to save my butt. Would also love to see what else the tilde can do.

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed that one Steve! I think a tilde key video is definitely in order 😄👍🏼

[@sharidyer4332]

I didn't know about the tilde.Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

You're welcome!

[@revisingthescript]

Yes to a video about the tidle key!

[@Brad_West]

It’s on the list 😄🤙🏼

[@danielpilkavideo]

I saw alt + in another video but forgot. thanks for reminding me

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! Yeah I use it all the time 😄

[@SarahJonestoo]

Fabulous! I'd be really interested in a Tilde key video.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Sarah! I will definitely make a video about it. A lot of people seem to be keen 😊🙌🏼

[@evertpoom]

this video literally changed my life

[@Brad_West]

Happy to hear that Evert! 👊🏼

[@The-Spirit]

most than half of them are new for me .. great thanks

[@Brad_West]

Great! I'm glad you found some of the tips valuable 😄👊🏼

[@The-Spirit]

absolutely@@Brad_West

[@JonDeGuzmanE11]

you can also DOUBLE TAP YOUR TRACKPAD with 2 fingers to zoom out your timeline.

[@Brad_West]

Yeah if you're on a Macbook that's a great little trick! 😄👊🏼

[@nicolasguillaume2264]

Niiiice one

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for watching 😄🤙🏼

[@highrollers5828]

all new tricks to me. novice trying to learn new edit tricks to make ♿🏀 content to help our sport and community. subscribed and learning, thank you

[@Brad_West]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad you found the tricks helpful 😄🙌🏼 I appreciate the sub, thank you!

[@CoreySymes]

Omg. Alt T. Praise the lord 🙏🏼❤️ Thankyou

[@Brad_West]

Haha 😂 You’re welcome Corey!

[@mariuszprzywozny4949]

Brad, You are amazing with these short clips about FCPX, but remember You have to sleep sometimes 😉

[@Brad_West]

Haha thanks Mariusz! Does it look like I’m not sleeping? 😆

[@mariuszprzywozny4949]

@@Brad_West Maybe it's just an allergy 🤧

[@Brad_West]

Or it’s just my face 😂

[@mariuszprzywozny4949]

@@Brad_West 😃 BTW Great content! I learned a lot thanks to You.

[@Brad_West]

I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼

[@SamuelIrias]

Knew them all 👌🏼 Let's see more about the tilde key!

[@Brad_West]

Nice Samuel! You clearly know your way around FCP 😄👊🏼 I will definitely work on a tilde key video 😉

[@KevinGannets]

Number 2 is a GAME CHANGER

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin! I use that one all the time 👍🏼

[@gert-janvanbuseck]

It's like opening a box of magic tricks, Brad. 🙂 I liked the adjustment of the color wheels and the Inspector Window trick the most. But really, the whole clip is very, very valuable. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@Brad_West]

Glad you found some value in it Gert-Jan. I actually discovered both of those things by accident a few years ago and I was so excited 😆

[@metamech7383]

FCPX tip #2 works with video as well...which is a HUGE bonus for me. I always have to zoom to a point to get a clip to the right place. Now I just hit that command and use my mouse. Huge saver for me, thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for watching 😄👊🏼

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Magic track pad also has a few cool tricks you can use with gestures as opposed to shortcuts

[@Brad_West]

Yeah I often use the double tap with two fingers gesture to zoom out to see my entire timeline when I’m not using my mouse. What other gestures do you like using?

[@Retipster]

Those were great!

[@Brad_West]

Glad you found the tips helpful!

[@Serge1913]

Love the move connection point tip!

[@Brad_West]

Such a simple one but so handy! Thanks for taking the time to watch Serge! 😄🙏🏼

[@videofunk_1]

Thank You 👍

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome 😄🙏🏼

[@travel_paradise]

Started to swim in the ocean, well done. NEED MORE LIKE THIS - Thank you

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😄🤙🏼

[@LessonsFromGrandson]

As always, GREAT tips. Several reminders and several new ones. Thanks, Brad. Terrific job (loved your exploding mind and your interrupted-acting moments!). SWEET! Charlie

[@Brad_West]

I’m really glad you got something out of this video Charlie! Thanks for watching 😄🤙🏼

[@travisreed5965]

These Are All New To Me For Sure As You Showcased A Number Of Micro Adjustments - Super Bummed On #6 As I Still Rock The Older 10.4 - The Inspector Window Tip Was The Mind Blower For Sure And I Am Stoked - Have A Fabulous Weekend Brother Man Cheers

[@Brad_West]

I’m glad they were all new to you and that you learned a few new things 😄🙌🏼 What’s holding you back from updating? Is it your version of MacOS keeping you on 10.4?

[@shahar99]

Amazing! Super useful! Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching the video 😄🙌🏼

[@lsdustyrhodes]

Your video is great proof that you don't need 1M subscribers to provide high quality content. I immediately recognized your South African accent, thanks to Dan Mace! You gave me some good FCP X editing tips, if only I can remember them. Keep up the great work!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much Larry! I truly appreciate that 😄🙏🏼 Glad you enjoyed the tutorial and thanks for watching!

[@SoNowWhat]

Some great tips in here!

[@Brad_West]

Glad you like them! 🙏🏼

[@rudyonthego]

Would you happen to have a colorful sheet or log to download the cheat sheet?

[@Brad_West]

I don't have a download for these tips, but I do have a 100 Shortcut cheat sheet that might interest you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvMh4yKh5p7ppY - Link in description of this video. 😄

[@tmlim526]

I knew 3 out of 7 and I knew the bonus. But I didn't know #6!!! Love it!!! Thank you!!

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! I’m glad there were a bunch of new ones for you. Thanks for watching Tom 😄🙏🏼

[@brucekennedy5274]

All essential tips 👍 I have most of them hard-wired, but the audio crossfade and tilde-slip are huge, and I’m forcing them into my tired old brain! Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Haha nice one Bruce! I’m glad there were a few new ones for you. 😄🙌🏼

[@guymross]

Thanks very handy tricks!

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching Guy 😄🤙🏼

[@bruce8209]

learned a lot! Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it Bruce 😄👍🏼

[@elmono3939]

Very cool ! Thank you for sharing !

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome!

[@YOUandMaine]

Mind blown -> new subscriber -> you're awesome.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for the support! 😄🙏🏼

[@bhrishaprem5051]

greaaaat tips. Tks for that...an dedicated tilde key would be appreciated ;)

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it Bhrisha! I’ll definitely do a video on it!

[@goppanza]

Hi Brad! Thanks for your videos. How is the name of the shortcut with the tilde? I'm italian and the italian keybord doesn't have tilde. In the same position i have "Select Left and Right Edges" and the possibility to combine it with "option" to trim to selection. I really need that trick to trim without moving audio!

[@Brad_West]

You can actually assign the tilde key to a different keyboard shortcut. I talk about how to do it on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKDRiGiQmtJmkKM Hope that helps! 😄👍🏼

[@goppanza]

Yeeeeah, it helps! "Override Connections" In italian keyboard seems to be something like the apostrophe, but it doesn't work and I can't understand what is the right key, so i found the name of the command in your video and reassigned a shortcut . Thank you very much!!!

[@mediapr4566]

great content bro

[@Brad_West]

Thank you 😄🙏🏼

[@weeklyfascination]

1st one was new to me. Didn't know you could select a mask and move it, or select a group of keyframes and move them.

[@Brad_West]

Really glad you got something out of this video. Appreciate you watching 😄

[@TonyVic]

Super helpful.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed it 😄👊🏼

[@TravelAddictsLife]

Thank you Brad, I 4 that i did not know about

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! I’m so glad there were that many that were new to you! 😄🙌🏼

[@SaschaOnBass]

Great Video!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Sascha!

[@shawnwlee]

Please make a Tilde ~ Video! Would love to see that!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Shawn 😄 it’s in my list!

[@KineticAirRgV]

TY!!!

[@Brad_West]

You're welcome!

[@lyonsarkcreation3192]

Great work bro..😊😊 Can you help me how to fix plugins not working in Final Cut Pro X 10..6.1

[@Brad_West]

Thanks! 😄 What plugins aren't working?

[@edwardscruggs6555]

Very useful and clearly presented! Many Thanks 🙏

[@Brad_West]

Thanks for saying that Edward. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😄🤙🏼

[@varbergsforeningsservice3581]

Really great tips!

[@Brad_West]

Glad you think so!

[@jdavevisuals]

I only knew 2 of them. Yoooo thank you for sharing!

[@Brad_West]

No problem! I'm glad you learned something new 😄👊🏼

[@ThisMichaelBrown]

Learned 4, thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Excellent! I'm so glad to hear that!

[@JuanLeonel]

Amazing video! how did you make your music sounded so good when you're speaking?

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Juan! I use an EQ to filter out the frequencies of the music that would clash with the dialog. You can see how I do it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmrHd6WFpJedmKc

[@JuanLeonel]

@@Brad_West Thanks man! that really helped! Cheers!

[@Brad_West]

@@JuanLeonel Awesome! Happy to hear it 😄👊🏼

[@FrankDiNardi]

Super helpful! I knew of three of these. I will definitely be using the rest!

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! I’m glad a bunch of them were new to you Frank! 😄👊🏼

[@dylanjohndickerson]

Awesome video, Brad! I seriously had no clue that you could reset the individual parameters of the color wheels by double clicking 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Brad_West]

Thanks man! 😄🙌🏼 Yeah it’s such a little thing but once you know it, you can’t stop using it 😂 I discovered that one by accident a while back and I use it all the time.

[@dylanjohndickerson]

@@Brad_West That's a great find! Give my best to Donna and the kiddo 🙏🏼

[@Brad_West]

Thanks man! Hope to see you in a few months time! 👊🏼

[@keskincandas]

Awesome content! Never disappoint 👊🏼🥃

[@Brad_West]

Thanks! I really appreciate that 😄🙏🏼

[@JoannaGryzewska]

Awesome video, even tho I knew everything I would like to see a video about other uses of ~ key

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Joanna. I’ll definitely put a ~ key video together 😄👍🏼

[@bencorwin]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome Ben! 😄

[@qaysnajm5006]

HI, I just downloaded the free of Motion Blur and follow your instructions and ended with nothing can be abeard on letter T with Red background which means nothing exist in my Transition!

[@Brad_West]

It might not be compatible with your version of FCP. I'd recommend watching my How to Fix the RED “Plugin Not Working” Error video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnm7qGWelKucp5Y That will probably help you to solve the problem.

[@AkhilPatel]

For the 7th trick - why can't I find the backspace button... tried shift + delete but doesn't work... am I missing something? Thanks for the video :)

[@Brad_West]

Shift delete should do the same thing 🤔 Are you using an extended keyboard or MacBook keyboard?

[@outdoorhabits]

Yes!! Do a tilde ~ video! :)

[@Brad_West]

I’m on it 😉 🤙🏼

[@LoveLynetteTan]

Thanks for yet another great video. Quick and to the point! 💯 👍🏻

[@Brad_West]

Appreciate that Lynette! Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼

[@zachariahschrueder2156]

annd a Bonus Bonus , on a macbook, two finger double tap above you time line to zoom out fully

[@Brad_West]

100%! Such a handy little trick 😄👊🏼

[@MyHomeFarm]

Nice one Brad. Very helpful.

[@Brad_West]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@Tetzlaffism]

Made my day 👏👏👏

[@Brad_West]

Glad to hear that 😆👊🏼

[@GeraldPined]

Hey amaizing videos, I'm learning a lot, Could you make a video about how to color grade all the separate clips in once, what I do to one clip got effect in all the clips, please. Thank you.

[@Brad_West]

I've kind of touched on it in other videos before. You could do a few things. You could apply your color grade to an adjustment layer that you put on top of all your clips. Or you could grade one clip and hit Cmd C to copy the effects, select all of the other clips and hit Cmd Shift V to paste those attributes to other clips. Hope that helps! 😄🤞🏼

[@adityahumane]

how to add external transition i have seen so much video like go to motion template then transition and add downloaded transition but nothing added to my final cut pro please solve my problem

[@Brad_West]

You might need to localize your folders. This Apple thread should help: discussions.apple.com/thread/8166697

[@Actbuff]

I just started learning FCP and I found your videos. You explain everything so well and I love your examples. I look forward to watching your past videos and future ones as well.

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you found the channel 😄🙌🏼 I hope you enjoy the other videos too!

[@micheltraas_films]

Great tips! I only knew two of them so this was super helpful :)

[@Brad_West]

I’m so happy to hear that most of it was new to you 😄🙌🏼

[@bigshedstudios1893]

Alt+t. Game changer.

[@Brad_West]

Especially for interviews. I use it all the time 😄🤙🏼

[@infiveg]

3 фишки мне были не известны, а именно 1,4 и 6. Спасибо большое. 👍

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome!

[@malachidamm]

Wow, I didn't know any of these!

[@Brad_West]

I’m so glad that they were all new to you and you learned some new tricks 😄🙌🏼

[@TheAlexniko]

hello! on my keyboard on this tilde key is something else what should i do? haha i loved this tutorial BTW

[@Brad_West]

Thanks Alex! Some keyboards from different parts of the world are different. What I would recommend is creating a custom keyboard shortcut for it. So Click on Final Cut Pro, Commands, Customize and you can search for “Override Connections” and assign any unused keyboard key to that function and it will work in the same way 😄🤙🏼

[@TheAlexniko]

@@Brad_West thank you very much! Very helpful! I actually learned a lot here ;)

[@Brad_West]

Awesome! I’m really glad you learned a lot 😄🙌🏼

[@nicolasguillaume2264]

Try COMMAND < . For French keyboard it works

[@denishazonfcpx3022]

Hello there .....Can anyone help ....The space bar bottom of the timeline keeps disappearing while am editing thats the white line at the bottom under your workflow on your timeline that moves you through your work flow .....anyone can help to keep it on please thank you

[@Brad_West]

If you are having issues with the playhead, I would suggest deleting FCP preferences and rebooting FCP, or even reinstalling it. That sounds like a weird bug.

[@usameari]

hi. i'm using a turkish keyboard and there is no tilde hey on the keyboard. (some people mention same issue on german keyboard.) i tried to find the solition about this. the shurtcut name is "override connections". remap it to your convenience in the command editor. thaks for the video:D

[@Brad_West]

Yeah that’s the exact workaround I would recommend if you don’t have a tilde key 😄👊🏼

[@wassimbenr]

Nice video! Keep up the good work 👏

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching 😄🙏🏼

[@kingjesus5325]

thank you bro.| you r my master🙏

[@Brad_West]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 😄👌🏼

[@kingjesus5325]

@@Brad_West 🙏

[@mariokarthotwheels]

Just a question…. Where is this Tilda key on a MacBook Pro 2021 keyboard? Instead we have # and @ …. I try to find this goddam key but can’t find it. It seems really nice though…😅

[@Brad_West]

Haha 😆 I’ve discovered that different keyboard in different regions don’t have the tilde key. I haven’t found an alternative but if you go into your keyboard shortcut preferences in FCP you can assign a custom shortcut to the “override clip connections” command. You can assign any key to that and you will have the same functionality. Hope that helps 😄🤞🏼

[@mariokarthotwheels]

@@Brad_West ooh yes thank you I never went in these settings yet. I saw this in one of your video. Yes I will do that it will save me a lot of time !! Thanx again for what all you’re doing for us on your channel. 😀👍👍👍👍👍

[@Brad_West]

My pleasure. I appreciate you watching 😄🙏🏼

[@slimsimtv]

great, thanks!

[@Brad_West]

You’re welcome!

[@lisnevskyvideo]

5:10 very cool

[@Brad_West]

Glad you liked it. I use the audio cross fades on every single edit I do.

[@deepaksirm]

You are aa good person

[@Brad_West]

😄🙏🏼

[@dosomethinggreattoday]

i forgot how to use the ~ key!!! i was looking for this everywhere

[@Brad_West]

I’m so glad that this was the reminder you were looking for 😄🙌🏼

[@ELTExperiences]

So nice to be reminded of some of these nice edits. Thank you for sharing. Just one question: are you going to share how you create the 'mind blown' trick in FCP? It would be nice to have a little tutorial. You also have a new subscriber!

[@Brad_West]

Thanks so much for the support! I appreciate that. I can definitely do a tutorial on the mind blown trick 🤯 I’ll add it to my list! 😄👍🏼

[@ELTExperiences]

@@Brad_West looking forward to it! Currently, I am using FCP as a glorified iMovie application with minimal edits and keeping things simple.

[@Brad_West]

Simple is the way to start and you can build your skills over time. Good luck 😄👊🏼

[@BambooScar]

Why is it when I enter a clip into a multi cam shot it shoves the videos to the right instead of just allowing the clip to insert into an empty angle?!

[@Brad_West]

That’s an odd one. I haven’t experienced that. Have you tried activating the position tool using the shortcut P and then dragging that clip from your browser into the new angle? Does it still do it?

[@BambooScar]

@@Brad_West Yes I’ve tried that but it always shoved the video clip next to it over by that length of the new video. It’s odd.

[@Brad_West]

Yeah that’s weird. Bit of a pain in the ass. Does it make a difference if you drop it in at the end of the multicam, and then clicking and dragging it to where you want it to be, or does it do the same thing?

[@BambooScar]

@@Brad_West I’ll try it that tomorrow!

[@bruce8209]

I use fcpX 10.6.3. but tip 6 (alt T 'beep') does not work. also cntr S does not work. tips? thanks!

[@Brad_West]

Do you make use of custom keyboard shortcuts? If you do and you have previously saved a new keyboard, when you update FCP and new shortcuts are added for new features, the old “keyboard” you saved won’t have those shortcuts. You can switch back to the default keyboard to check. Is that it?

[@bruce8209]

@@Brad_West I use the standard keyboard that has not changed for long....

[@Brad_West]

I mean the “custom keyboard” that you set up in preferences to customize keyboard shortcuts, not the physical keyboard itself. If that’s not the case, have you tried resetting FCP preferences?

[@bruce8209]

@@Brad_West no... it's the same; not working. but leave it, it's not so important. thanks for your time!

[@imandanilmu]

Don't forget the 'H' key to activate a quick HAND tool that you then can use your mouse to grab and move the timeline left and right.

[@Brad_West]

Yeah that’s a handy tool 😉👌🏼

[@METAFIZIK.666]

Спасибо

[@Brad_West]

😄👊🏼

[@TerryBlanchard]

Tilde Key, say what?!? I would love to know more about this magical key.

[@Brad_West]

Haha 😆 A tilde key video is on my list! 👍🏼

[@nicolasguillaume2264]

The Tilde Key doesn't exist for AZERTY French keyboard (I can create the character by pressing option + N : ~ ... that's all) I've tried to find "override connections" in the command editor but I don't know where to find it (as my FCPX is in French). Even if I use the search tool, "override connections" or "~", there is nothing showing-up. Hope your future video will help your fellow French guys The only solution found is a to tinker a little bit. I have to lift the main clip from Storyline so the connections are transferred to the Blank clip 😩

[@Brad_West]

Ah that’s quite a tricky one 😂 The only thing I can think of trying is to temporarily change your Mac’s language to English, find the “override connections” command, assign a custom key and then back to French. I hope that helps 😆🤞🏼

[@nicolasguillaume2264]

​@@Brad_Westthanks. I did that. So it appears that Frenchies have to use COMMAND < . “override connections” is called "Remplacer les connexions" but what is weird is that to quit this mod, I have to click outside FCPX (like clicking on the batterie icon on the top right corner) 🤨

[@Brad_West]

That’s so strange. I’m glad you were able to find the right command though.

[@ChristopherShawnShaw]

Cross fades short cuts!!

[@Brad_West]

Great choice! 🙌🏼

[@aks_kj]

i knew all of them ... and it's very small things ... no one of them are "blowing mind" ... just small tips . thanks for the video ...

[@Brad_West]

Haha ok, well I'm glad you knew them all. Thanks for watching 😄🙏🏼