9 MORE Tips for FCPX That Feel Like MAGIC! | Final Cut Pro X Tutorial

[@AlanGoldberg]

I’ve been using iMovie since day 1, and every time I thought I’d reached the limits of what it could do, Apple would issue an update that met my needs. During lockdown I had some simple projects to do, and I figured it was time to step up, but my progress was slow. Your Tutorials are perfect for me, and so timely. Your wizardry, and clear explanations have been the perfect jumpstart I needed. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@matthewTobrien]

WOW!!! 🙌🏻 Thank you for saying so, and if these videos are inspiring fellow editors like you to continue to express yourself with the moving picture, I couldn’t be happier. I have taught several editors locally who are earning a living as filmmakers, and it’s such an amazing thing to have this platform to be able to help even more. I know my vids can be a bit random and sometimes I’m not the *most* articulate...but it’s comments like this that help get me back in front of the camera to keep reaching. Thanks for your kind words! 🤘🏻✌🏻👌🏻

[@magphotos]

TILDE KEY ( ~ ) FOR EUROPEAN LAYOUTS = Override Connections We don't need to look for the tilde key, but for the correct command name of the action mentioned at 10:20. Do the following steps: - In FCPX open the Command Editor - In the Search field, type "Override Connections". THIS is the command you have been searching for, Bingo! - Assign the command to the key you prefer. I assigned the " \ " key (left side of number 1 key) which, in the Italian keyboard layout, is the equivalent in position to the " ~ " of the American layout. - Instead, if you just need to type the tilde ( ~ ) you have to press Opt + 5 in QWERTY keyboards. Matthew, I really appreciate this video. So clear and helpful. Many thanks.

[@matthewTobrien]

And Apple actually refers to that key command as the accent grave key. I was mistaken to say it was the tilde key. 😬 Nice job on remapping it to something easier. 👌🏻

[@vfxtreme2023]

Late to Party > The ONE Custom Keyboard Command for FCP that I Applied to my FCP Workflow is to ▪️Turn > Action-Safe Zones ON / OFF ControL + W ( Cont + W ) is NOT Used as a Default Key Command by FCP W for WINDOW If You do a Lot of Titles &/or PIPs it's Great. **Caveat > Turning Safezones Off w/Cont + W - Need to ensure the TimeLine is Active ( Cmd 2 ) Periphials : I use w/iMac LH Side > MagicTrackPad ii (use Left Hand >for Scrolling TimeLine Center > Logitech MX Keys RH Side > Logitech Marble Track Ball (Once You Go Track, You Wont Go Back.) Thanks for your videos, most excellent !

[@8AUMA8]

For the French users out there (AZERTY keyboard), the TILDE key is Cmd + < It is called: "Remplacer les connexions" ("Override Connections"), but I suggest changing the shortcut in the shortcut editor, as the command is very glitchy (can't deactivate it once it's pressed). Again, for the French users: playing a certain clip from the beginning is just < Thanks for the great tips!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for adding these!

[@SimonHollandfilms]

thank you...at least 5 of the tips are now in daily use.

[@matthewTobrien]

Whoa! That's terrific! Glad you're learning some new tips and tricks, Simon! Keep at it!

[@slimsimtv]

I dont know where we all would be without the help of all these great filmmakers on KZbin...I imagine learning all this with a Manual or something...THANK YOU!

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - whatever we can do to help! Glad it’s going to help you level up your editing. 🙌🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@BeaglefreilaufKalkar]

Also have a trick for you, if you film in slow motion for example in a factory where you shoot how a spring is turned or fabrics are sewn, and the factory is lit with fluorescent tubes you will see that this light flickers in slow motion. You can easily fix this by copying that clip and placing it above your timeline and making it 50% transparent and then moving it 1 frame left or right, you may need 2 frames depending on how your recording is. The lightening and darkening of the clip will then be cancelled out by the second clip running in phase. Compare it to how you can have noise reduction in headphones by putting anti-noise in phase. Oh and Tilde ~ on a lot of non US Keyboard is ALT + N

[@matthewTobrien]

Excellent tips, and I've certainly used that 50% opacity trick to de-flicker footage a few times. Thanks for watching!

[@ChefJoeSasto]

This is great! I found this before the original video - and now I'm watching both

[@matthewTobrien]

So glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻

[@matthewTobrien]

It's time for a sequel to our blockbuster original video! Think it lives up to the original? Tell us what tips are going to help you the MOST in your FCPX workflow ... and then get to work!

[@Bad95killer]

For an average user of FCPX, this is definitely a powerful tricks and tips which many would consider it as a time saver only but for me it’s more about the ACCURACY which is so essential and comes very handy in my productions and I would say that you have absolutely nailed them in man and keep it up!

[@matthewTobrien]

That’s a great point! Accuracy is key! Drop a link to some of your vids (unless they’re on your YT page). Excited to see what my subs are making! 🤘🏻✌🏻👌🏻🙌🏻

[@Bad95killer]

@@matthewTobrien Click on my logo and sub if you like my stuff and more to come when I get my hands on the new A7SIII 👍

[@nelligan5477]

Thanks very much Matthew for your clear teaching ability and pace in which you present. Have used Final Cut many many versions ago and have just started once again. It's a whole new world and because of your fantastic videos I'm becoming more comfortable with the magnetic timeline and many other functions. I look forward to watching more. All the best, Regards Peter - Melbourne Australia

[@matthewTobrien]

So glad to hear that, Peter! Thanks for taking the time to reach out - my goal is to help anyone using FCPX level up and learn how best to use the program. Of course everyone has their own way of using software, but at least an awareness of the features, nuances, keyboard shortcuts, etc. can help us all level up. I keep learning new things all the time with the app, and I'm thrilled to be able to transfer that knowledge to all of you. Can't wait to get more FCPX content made!

[@nelligan5477]

@@matthewTobrien Thanks Matthew for your quick reply. Your passion, expertise and ease of teaching style shines through. As yet I haven't seen all your videos, but when I have the time I'll certainly follow them up. Thanks again for your help and look forward to learning more from you. Regards Peter

[@matthewTobrien]

So great to hear, Peter! Welcome to the channel, and I look forward to hearing about your growth as a filmmaker. Excited that I can help!

[@nelligan5477]

@@matthewTobrien Matthew thanks again. Your videos are a great help. Yes I'll get in touch down the track when I have some filmmaking developments to share. Meanwhile take care.

[@matthewTobrien]

@@nelligan5477 Will do!

[@theodberga]

I really appreciated that you added chapters to your video. Makes it much more efficient. Thanks !

[@matthewTobrien]

Completely agree! Going to go back through my older videos and add them in. Such a great feature! 🤘🏻👌🏻🙌🏻🤙🏻

[@gogomtb1]

TILDE key on QWERTZ-keyboards (german) is right beneath the escape key, on the left of "1", above the TAB-key =) When u hit it to text, it shows either " ^ " or " ° " (with shift) ;)

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for posting this - this may be the only place on the Net where this information exists! I couldn’t easily find anything on this. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@wernbarb]

@@matthewTobrien Thank you very much!

[@borisbojic]

Ah no ... the tilde is THIS symbol: ~ ... you can get it with Opt (Strg) + N = ~ .... this symbol: ^ is the circumflex accent 😉

[@gogomtb1]

​@@borisbojic Correct, if it is the SYMBOL you want to write down.. But I suggest you have not paid attention to the desired FUNCTION-key looked for at 11:28 ;) To achieve are clip repositioning without worrying about any clip connection, the key I was writing about, is the one you have to press+hold when you drag that clip around. I hope any confusion is clarified now ^^

[@borisbojic]

@@gogomtb1 Aaah right, thanks :-)

[@ReneRitchie]

More good tips, thanks Matthew!

[@matthewTobrien]

Absolutely! Hope a few have an impact on your editing. Can’t wait for Tuesday and your coverage! ⌚️📱💻

[@bobolsen4369]

Good to see you here too Rene 👍

[@skymarbleproductions5537]

Greetings! My second watch, my second knowledge gain, my second like of one of your videos. Just to emphasis from my first comment in the first video. You are presenting in dark mode, but zooming in, showing arrows, using your cursor, everything to make following along easy. Far and away you are the best FCP channel. BTW, you're a great editor and tutor, but when it comes to acting...don't quit your day job! Naw, just rib'n ya, 😂 Thanks for the tips.

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha ... yeah, I hear ya on the acting thing. 🎭 Definitely not my strength - but I do think it helped me to work well with a teleprompter! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CoachNick]

that hold Z zoom feature. . .can't wait to use this. will be nice to replace the spamming of ctrl+++++++++. I also think fastest way to find 'accessibility' or any of that stuff is to cmd+space bar and then just start typing 'access. . .' also i found out what i enabled the three finger thing, that i then needed to use four fingers to access mission control, swipe between pages, etc. I'm excited to try out the 3 finger tip, thank u sir : )

[@matthewTobrien]

Love it, Coach Nick! And I was mistaken in saying you need to hold the Z key. Just need to hit it once to switch to the Zoom tool and then you can draw your rectangle to zoom in. 👌🏻 Good call on the quicker way to access Accessibility. I use Spotlight to open apps that aren’t in my dock - should use it for Sys Prefs too! 🤦🏻‍♂️ And three finger drag is the BEST!!! I got use to swiping with 4 fingers to get to Mission Control pretty quickly. Thanks for watching!!!

[@viniciuszardo]

For those who are not finding the tilde key on your keyboard, the "name" of the shortcut is "override connections".... you can find it on your keyboard shortcuts and customize it to any other key.

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome! Thanks for this great tip. 🙌🏻

[@NamitaGupta1]

Lovely tips..very helpful. Especially tilda. In the Arabic/English keyboard of Mac we get in Middle east, "Tilda" key is next to left "shift" key.

[@matthewTobrien]

Thank you! And thanks for explaining the Tilde key location on your keyboard. Happy editing!

[@Kou.knows1]

The tilde key action is a GAME CHANGER! Thank you

[@matthewTobrien]

You're so welcome! It blew my mind when I learned it, too! Enjoy!

[@JoeCastellon]

Three finger drag is a Godsend. Ever since I found it on a youtube video, it's been the only way I use my trackpad. Every time I have to use a Windows computer I miss this gesture so much!

[@matthewTobrien]

Agreed! Keep spreading the word. I can’t imagine working on a computer without it. 🤘🏻

[@Superjeanmarc]

On a European Spanish QWERTY Keyboard, the equivalent of the tilde key is the ^ key located to the right of the P key. Personally it took me years to discover this and i believe its absolutely key (never better said), to be able to work and appreciate the magnetic timeline... It's was a life saver to me, and it's the one of the first trick I explain to new FCPX users.

[@matthewTobrien]

This is great! Thanks for sharing - now we can make sure our non-English keyboard users are covered! 🙌🏻👌🏻🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@rodneyontube]

Hi Matt, for a start, thanks for FCPX tips, really very useful. I play with an old mid 2012 MacBook Pro, and I am learning to edit with fcpx. Congratulations, the Toymaker is a very good right to the point documentary, well crafted, and the artisan is a lovely character. Keep on with the good work! David from Brazil.

[@markrund6292]

I greatly appreciate your videos. Your style and tone are amazing. You come off as knowledgable yet informal at the same time. Please keep them coming.

[@matthewTobrien]

That is incredibly kind of you to say, Mark, and greatly appreciated. This kind of response goes a long way, and it helps me to look even more forward to creating content and building community with all of you. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@robertwhitemoto]

Matt, I'll never need your level of expertise... but thank you because I can use a few of these nuggets in my very beginner FCPX life !!

[@matthewTobrien]

You never know, Robert. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Keep learning and keep making stuff in FCPX and you’ll be sharing your tips and tricks with others in no time!

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

Another great set of tips Mathew! I'm one of those thousand that came over here for the original 9 Tips and smashed all the smashers! From threatening sunshine Ireland! ☘️💪🏽👀👍🏽☘️

[@matthewTobrien]

You’ll always be one of the original smashers to me, Sonny! Lucky me! 🍀

[@JKits]

Wow, thank you for this man! Huge tips to help the workflow

[@matthewTobrien]

So great to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@bradcanavan]

Thanks so much!!! Starting in Final Cut Oro is beyond daunting, really appreciate u sharing these time saver tips, really helps with the Chopping of the Broccoli!!!!

[@matthewTobrien]

My pleasure! You'll be an expert in no time! 🔪🥦

[@CharlieSeymourJr]

You. Are. The. Man. You keep giving and giving. REALLY appreciate you. Found your PayPal, too.

[@matthewTobrien]

Greatly appreciate it, Charlie! Again, so glad you're getting a lot of value out of my vids. And thanks for supporting the channel with a little 💰. Love creating this content and helping all of you level up!

[@GurrasGarage]

Excellent, I didn't know about that "draw to zoom" either, thanks!

[@matthewTobrien]

Even I - an FCPX editor of 10 years - learns new tricks. So important to share! Thanks for watching. 🤘🏻👌🏻🙌🏻✌🏻

[@chrisrunfola]

Hi, Matthew! Great videos with lots of great tips! I've been using FCPX for a while now, but I definitely learned a couple tricks from you that can be huge timesavers. I have a trick for you: you can save an additional couple of keystrokes when retiming a clip that is to be a round number e.g. 10:00 (instead of 10:08, etc.) by hitting ENTER after the decimal point. So, type 10. and hit ENTER instead of typing 10.00+ENTER. This might not be a big deal for some users, but I like it :) Keep up the great work!

[@matthewTobrien]

Dang, Chris! That's a great tip! I will adjust how I enter my retimes from now on! For us power users, it absolutely is a big deal. We know well enough that any extra and unnecessary keystrokes add up over the course of our projects - gotta trim and cut anywhere we can! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@richardweaverfilms6673]

Hi Matthew. The tilde key on a European Mac qwerty keyboard is to the left of the 'Z key. Great videos, thanks

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for that, Richard!

[@KeynoteTutorials]

My jaw literally dropped at 11:40, so rest assured the mission of this video is accomplished!

[@matthewTobrien]

Yesssssss!!! That's the goal! Thanks so much for watching!

[@capcak]

Special thanks for the trackpad drag. Keep up the good work.

[@matthewTobrien]

So crucial. One of my favorite features in MacOS. Thanks for watching!

[@MikeScottAnimation]

Been watching a lot of your vids, learning and enjoying them a lot, thanks. I subscribed.

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks so much, Mike. Greatly appreciated. And a HUGE thank you for subscribing. 🙌🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@ziyahancetin]

If you don't have Tilde key, you can assign a different shortcut for that command. The command is "override connections" which can be reached in keyboard shortcut page in fcpx.

[@matthewTobrien]

Excellent point! Might need to make a video specifically for non QWERTY users to show them how to set up this incredible feature for happier Magnetic Timeline editing. Thanks for watching!

[@westdoc]

Your tips are really helpful. Please keep them coming. Thanks, Chuck

[@matthewTobrien]

You're welcome, Chuck! Will do!

[@PaulMcGovernJr]

That Tilde key trick - just blew my mind - great video!

[@matthewTobrien]

So good, right? 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@Treborray]

that clip loop tip is so clutch! thank you

[@stankmt5016]

Thanks! Expand audio was the magic I needed. I was using detach audio my whole life 😂

[@matthewTobrien]

Dang! That’s gonna be HUGE for you going forward. Glad you learned something new from the vid! 🤙🏻🤘🏻😎

[@palestar27]

That Zoom tool is pretty amazing.. Thanks for sharing these!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Yeah it is! Thanks for watching!

[@AxelGizmo]

The zoom box was completely new for me, and great, thank you for that. As far as the audio crossfade is concerned, there was a solution already with 10.3 (or so?), when they introduced an _apply audio fades_ command. You can basically select all clips in your timeline and apply the fades (need a custom shortcut though). Before, one needed to change the default duration of audio fades to "0,01 seconds". Thereby, the audio of each clip always fades in and out on the subframe-level. People on fcp.co found out by opening an iMovie project in FCP, where there are never any clicking sounds on the edit points. Audio nerds often say they prefer this over crossfades. I suggest a custom command for "silence". Mine is "0" (zero). Good idea to make Automatic Speed a shortcut. I add Optical Flow for time-remapping. Mostly use automatic speed merely as a starting point. On my german keyboard, the tilde key is n with modifier, but you can re-assign "°" (degree) in the same position. On my german keyboard, there unfortunately are no [ + ] (left and right bracket), your last tutorial. Trim start is opt.+ ß, trim end is opt. + ü. This is not intuitive by any stretch of the imagination. Rounded brackets ( , ) are shift 8 and shift 9. Both commandsare free. But without modifier 8 is cut and switch to angle 8 and 9 is cut and switch to angle 9. Since I never had 8 multicam angles, I use these instead. And _since_ then, I use the commands all the time!

[@matthewTobrien]

All great points, Axel! Especially about applying audio fades since 10.3. Great suggestion for programming “silence” to 0. Gonna have to try that out. And I may - for a future video - try to get my hands on some non-US keyboards to show some of these “Magic Tips” in German, French, etc. Thanks for commenting with the translation of some of these shortcuts to a German keyboard! 🇩🇪🙌🏻

[@AxelGizmo]

@@matthewTobrien One really should use FCP in english language and with an english keyboard, the translation is terrible!

[@matthewTobrien]

Axel Schreiter Good to know. And unfortunate that the shortcuts can’t be more intuitive in other languages on international keyboards.

[@miker7808]

Great teacher and content ... just one thing I might suggest ... GET ON WITH IT!!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Gotta use those all-new chapter markers to skip to the good stuff! Although I’d argue that Jurassic Park / Velociraptor part is every bit as good as the 9 tips. Come on, Mike! 🦖🦕

[@traceysydnor]

This tutorial is GOLD! Thank you

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re welcome!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Great video! Some very helpful tips here. Do you have shortcuts for switching between workspaces? I've been struggling to make this more efficient.

[@matthewTobrien]

There are shortcuts for accessing Apple’s default Workspaces, but I don’t believe there are any to switch between custom workspaces. I’ll have to double-check, though. Thanks for watching!

[@THOMASTAYIMOEHL]

Love your videos and i learned a lot. One Pro Tipp from me to you which saves a lot of time and key travel: Map your zooming keys cmd + and cmd - to A and S Keys. So you can zoom in and out with one finger of your left hand instead of needing two hands. Greeets and love,

[@matthewTobrien]

That’s an awesome tip. I keep debating what to map to the A and S keys, but this is definitely a top contender. Thanks for watching!!! 🙌🏻✌🏻🤘🏻

[@travisreed5965]

Holy Smokes, Mind Blown - Well, I didn't feel like Luke but Jurassic Park for sure. I am a total newbie and just watched the Part One. Every time you showed "the old slow way" that is exactly what I am doing. Those original magic tips were top shelf and so dig the bonus tips. Then, this follow up episode, information overload. I looked away just as you said," And The Bonus..." and I engaged again. Command L Rocks!! So Helpful. I am stoked, a lot went over my head, will watch a couple more times, but I am rejuvenated about creating something again. Huge Thank You!! I clicked the Thumbs Up and about to hit Subscribe. My only question is," How do you know aliens don't exist in Final Cut?" Cheers

[@matthewTobrien]

This is such great feedback! Thanks for commenting and watching the vid. So glad you got some value out of it (and maybe a little entertainment, too). 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@kaibranss]

You videos are awesome. Thank you so much for making these. They do help me a lot and they are great to watch. Greetings from Berlin

[@matthewTobrien]

You're welcome! And I love Berlin! Was there for a weekend back in '07 and have always said it's going to be the first European city I go back to the next time I make it to Europe. If this channel keeps going where it's going I might just have the funds to return! You live in an AMAZING city!

[@kaibranss]

@@matthewTobrien ok...beers are on me when you come over 🙌

[@matthewTobrien]

WeTravelByBus Yes! 👌🏻

[@byn2005]

Hey. Very useful video. Thanks. I know a little trick - press the command-D then 3 seconds and instead of 00 frames you can press "," and there will be 3 seconds and 00 frames.

[@matthewTobrien]

Good to know. I’ll give it a try. Thanks for watching and sharing a tip! 👌🏻🙌🏻

[@quintoproductions551]

The hold Z and square trick really blown my mind 🤑

[@matthewTobrien]

Isn’t it great?

[@francescogabriele3634]

Your tips are honesty so valuable. Thank you so much. Good Job!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Francesco!

[@sungkyulkim2485]

Omg. These tips are amazing! Thank you so much!

[@matthewTobrien]

You're so welcome, Sungkyul! Thanks for checking them out!

[@bwilesuk]

For British keyboard users the tilde is in the bottom left between the shift and z keys, so a bit easier to reach

[@matthewTobrien]

Yesssss. Thanks for adding this - gotta help everyone find the Tilde key because it’s so important for working with the Magnetic Timeline! 🧲🎬

[@bwilesuk]

@@matthewTobrien Was a game changer for me!

[@tomknag9094]

Appreciate all of this golden information, just learning FCPX and your tips are great!!! Thank you?, looking forward to your next video!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks so much, Tom! So glad that my FCP tips and tricks are providing value. New video coming soon!

[@yamaha72]

I just got THAT reaction again. This sequel is mindblowing :O Thank U.

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha! So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@puckhead1221]

I was wondering for the longest time what happened to the three finger drag…now I know … nerding out RN in Joy lol

[@matthewTobrien]

Apple randomly...moved it. But I tracked it down!

[@DavyVos1972]

The TILDE key on my Belgian keyboard is next to the enter key. it says £ ` The crossfade thing didn't work, but after fidling with customizing shortcuts I got it to work. Again some great stuff you showed us here. Thnx man !

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for sharing that, Davy! I keep saying I need to create a master list of how the shortcuts in this video convert to other international keyboards, and I certainly have it on my to-do list but as the channel grows I keep getting busier and busier! Thanks so much for watching!

[@englishwithmaria]

Matthew, thanks so much. I've learned a lot with this video. I've added several shortcuts to the Notion document where I list my FCPX. shortcuts. My aim is to add at least one new one every day. With your videos, it's easy

[@matthewTobrien]

And there are sooooooo many I don’t know / remember / use… Glad these are making your list!

[@VanessaWhiteRandomNess]

Cntrl D. Mind blown 🤯 Thank you! 🙌✌️💕🇨🇦 and a Best Buy guy told me about the track pad threw finger drag a couple of years ago and it was a game changer 🥰💕🙌

[@matthewTobrien]

You're welcome! So glad it's going to help your editing. And get that Best Buy guy a gold star - total game changer!

[@andreazanchi6850]

Great sequel! Love the crossfade

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - thanks!

[@RydeEnt]

Great video man, some awesome tips. First time I've come across your content and I've subscribe, liked and saved this video for future. Many thanks

[@matthewTobrien]

That’s so great to hear! Thank you for subscribing! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@Emiliotakas]

Great video Matthew!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Emilio! So glad it had value for you. 👌🏻✌🏻

[@aashiqent718]

Your awesome. Just started my YT channel and using FCPX. This will help me out in long run. Thanks

[@matthewTobrien]

Congrats on starting a channel! And using FCPX to edit. Check out my Top Ten Mistakes video if you’re brand new to FCPX. 👌🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@thesleepione247]

That 3 finger drag thing is lit but now you have to use 4 fingers to swipe between fullscreen windows

[@matthewTobrien]

Was never a fan of Mission Control - check out this vid I did about the one key command you HAVE to use on a Mac (hint - it’s for app switching). kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5uynHero7-rZ5o

[@419Models]

Okay Loop Playback with the forward slash blew me away!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Isn’t it great? Glad you got to learn something new! 🙌🏻👌🏻🤘🏻✌🏻

[@michaelcahn]

Just a couple minutes into this and you’ve already showed me something that is going to absolutely rock my next video. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@matthewTobrien]

Well what is it??? 😝🤔

[@sheelios]

youve blown my mind with tilde key

[@matthewTobrien]

Yesssssssss. 🤘🏻

[@RCodyWanner]

Broo let's go!!! Love this.

[@matthewTobrien]

Cody! Yessssss. Thanks for checking it out Ana dropping a comment - again, can’t thank you enough for making sure I kept the wave going! 🙌🏻✌🏻

[@monizfilms]

Hi Matthew, really enjoy your tutorials, the zoom option has been around for quite some time it’s good to see you discovered it now and you can also double click the waveform of the clip to expand the audio track instead of control+s. Keep up the good work.

[@skirmish9406]

So happy i found your channel! Thank you for the tips, very useful! Keep it up :)

[@matthewTobrien]

Will do! And happy you found it, too! Thanks for watching!

[@CraigandDonna]

Thanks for the tips. I'm trialing FCPX and like it. This is very helpful.

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re welcome! Excited for you to be learning the software - check my video about the Magnetic Timeline for some tips on how to work WITH it instead of against it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6Qn318Z9ZjgpI

[@unrecuerdoparaellosdegloria]

For spanish keyboard users the tilde is right next to P

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome. Thanks so much for adding this. Will compile all of these in a document soon....

[@javawocky]

Shift Z ftw Z drag close second. BTW double click expands the audio so you can do your L and J edits the old way.

[@matthewTobrien]

Yup, double-click for sure. Three ways to Expand Audio ... Apple wants you to have all the options! 🖱⌨️

[@XOOT]

Once again, thank you. Really helpful tips

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re welcome! 🙌🏻

[@FinalDriveshow]

Yup, BTTF2 is my fav of the trilogy! 🚗⚡️🔥🔥🔥

[@matthewTobrien]

Sooooo good! 🔥🤓

[@RodParmenter]

Great stuff! Have you tried R key and drag across the section you want to remove, then delete. Vs blade and command +] or [.

[@matthewTobrien]

I haven’t, but I will! Curious to try that method on.... 🤔 Thanks for mentioning it. 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@yipsiuhay]

All helpful tips. Thank you so much!

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@MrJakie]

The equivalent to the Tilde-Key Shortcut (at least on German Keyboard-Layout) is "Command" + "

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome! Thanks for contributing - going to have an epic list to put together for FCPX’s international users! 🙌🏻

[@jlpirotte2757]

Tilde key on ISO AZERTY Keyboard Large (with the numeric path included) is "ALT + n key"

[@matthewTobrien]

Yes! Thank you!

[@dnnyktzn7247]

Hi Matthew. Thank you so much for putting these out. I've been doing an edit and all these tutorials with so many tips are helping me tremensly! I have one question: I am currently editing something to a music track. Your tip for using markers is really handy for that but I was also wondering how you usually go about this? Do you place every marker on the beat separately? Or is there a way to also adjust the distance between two markers like you can adjust the length of a clip to match it? I think it's still a bit hard for me to distinguish where exactly on the music track I should place the marker to get the consistent timing, therefore I have some that are 1:06 long and others that are 1:07 long. It's probably not something anyone would notice when watching it, but I was just wondering if there's any trick to getting that spot on?

[@matthewTobrien]

I place my markers on the beat separately. Usually I do 4 to 6 of them to see what the duration is between beats and then I’ll stop putting down markers and just set the duration of the clips to match the duration between beats. If it’s off a frame here and there I’ll double-check to make sure it’s not noticeable. If it is, I adjust the duration of the clip. In FCP you can adjust audio at the sub-frame level but you cannot with video. This creates a conflict where sometimes the video literally can’t be cut to the exact, precise moment of the beat and we just have to deal with it because of this inherent conflict between video frames and audio frames. I just let it go. 👍🏻

[@SwanSycorax]

Another great video, thanks. However, I am in the UK and use the "British" Apple QWERTY keyboard. We don't have the "tilde" key you refer to to help move clips. For us the "tilde" is generated by "command-N" but that kicks off creating a New Project. Using the key in the location of your tilde key doesn't work either so I have not, so far, found away to replicate what you are demonstrating in this section of your tips.

[@matthewTobrien]

There are a ton of comments on this vid where folks drop what key to use on their keyboard - I wonder if you have the accent grave key on your UK keyboard? Technically Apple lists the shortcut with the grave key, not the tilde key. Let me know if you have any luck!

[@SwanSycorax]

@@matthewTobrien Many thanks. Yes, found it. On the UK keyboard it is next the the "Z" key (That, I must tell you, is the ZED key, not the ZEE key!!!!). - between the ZED key and the left hand SHIFT key. Tried it and yes, it does exactly what your video says. Many thanks.

[@matthewTobrien]

Yeah, I need to update that info - saying it's the Tilde key, I'm sure, has sent quite a few non-US QWERTY keyboard users insane. 😬 Enjoy the new trick!

[@atstudiosulmona]

You blow my mind. Much love from Italy!

[@matthewTobrien]

🤯🤯🤯

[@bobrosberg55]

Great tips, great help. Thanks so much!

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@liviohans9261]

Hi ! Thank you for this great video. Love the Zoom feature by Holding the Z key. Do you have any idea on how to Unzoom or Dezoom quickly ? Thanks in advance,

[@matthewTobrien]

Best option for zooming out quickly is to use the Shift + Z keyboard shortcut. Or, if you're a Magic Trackpad user, you can double-tap the trackpad to do what Shift + Z does. For finer control, you'll have to rely on Command + or Command -

[@oneeyewitch]

The tilde key on my mac book pro is to the left of the z button took me ages to find so some people might have their in the same place

[@matthewTobrien]

Excellent - thanks for noting that!

[@RAHfishing]

AWESOME!!! More tips and tricks please 🤙

[@matthewTobrien]

I’ll see what I can do - wish they were in infinite supply! 🤷🏻‍♂️😝

[@warrennelson7949]

Very good! I always forget the process for moving the connector point in the morning timeline! You have a magic trick to solve my geezer brain syndrome! Yeah, I cut my editing chops with glue, manual 16mm rewinds, a synchronizer block and an edit bin 50+ years ago! So, yeah, all this stuff is beyond magic! :)

[@matthewTobrien]

Moving Clip Connections doesn't happen to often, but always good to remember Command + Option + Click when you need to use it! Quite the history as an editor! My days go back to digitizing DV tape (that the post lab created from our 16mm prints) using a deck and a G5 Mac Pro. Can't imagine using glue to edit! 🤣 Thanks for watching, Warren!

[@warrennelson7949]

Thanks!

[@ohoiifilmmotiondesign4822]

caught myself gasping many times ! great channel!... did i miss it or is there a an easy command out of the z and draw zoom function?

[@matthewTobrien]

I don't know that you really need to get out of the Hold + Z + Draw to Zoom function. If you need to quickly zoom back out of your timeline, you can use the Command - or Shift + Z. If I'm not understanding your question correctly, let me know!

[@ohoiifilmmotiondesign4822]

Midland Pictures Thank you, yes that’s answers it - the old shift z 👍🏼

[@JoeCastellon]

When synchronizing clips by using audio, is there a way to define which clip will be set as the primary storyline clip ?

[@matthewTobrien]

Oh how I wish there was. Excellent question. 👌🏻

[@smurfrock]

New subscriber and I'm bookmarking this video in my Final Cut playlist.

[@matthewTobrien]

Yesssss!!! Thanks for subscribing! So glad the vid is going to help you out. 👌🏻

[@leafsteve]

If coffee shops were open when I am, I would've jumped out of my seat and said 'Get the F outta here! This is the devil's work. Matthew is a witch I say, a witch!' Alas, coffee shops are closed here so I'll have to wait. Great work again, thanks for the tips!

[@matthewTobrien]

Hahahah - that’s awesome. Maybe when they reopen and IF I can match these “Magic” vids. 🤣🤘🏻

[@ytchrisd]

Another great video thanks I think I will have to write them down until I get used to using them as old habits die hard :)

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Chris! And that’s exactly what I did in the early days of learning Keyboard Shortcuts - kept a list of the ones I wanted to learn by the computer so I could quickly refer to it and make it a habit. Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻👌🏻🤘🏻

[@PatrickvanderStoop]

the tilde key is left next to de Z key on my macbook pro laptop in The Netherlands..

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome! I’ll come back through the comments and catalog all the responses to this.

[@MeganOsten]

CONTROL + D TO SET THINGS TO THE BEAT OF THE MUSIC!? IS THIS REAL LIFE!? I COULD HUG YOU!! TYSM!! *subscribes*

[@matthewTobrien]

So glad this will help you! 🎶🎵

[@CraytonTv]

Great video this was very helpful awesome content keep up the soild work. Helped out a lot keep up the good work. God Bless

[@matthewTobrien]

Will do! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻

[@ty2u]

Good tips. I'm sure I'll use a few! thanks!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for watching, Tony!

[@ferrysegal8]

Hello Matthew, thank you for sharing with us those tips. I'l like to ask you about keyboard shortcuts. Most of them you've mentioned, are not working on mine (spanish keyboard) i tried to customize it by searching the actions but it's hard to find them. I think there is an issue between FCP and the mapping keys. Do you know if it's possible to change FCP language to english to try if I can find the shortcuts? or maybe would you mind to share your customized shortcuts to us for download and import to our FCP? Many thanks! Keep going! Very goos work :)

[@matthewTobrien]

Sorry to hear that they aren't working, Ferran! I know it's frustrating to see a video like this with some useful shortcuts but they don't translate to international keyboards. I need to look into this a bit more to try to help because I do want my videos to apply to folks using non-English/US/UK keyboards. Let me see what I can come up with....

[@inderveerjohal7218]

Tilde key on UK qwerty is next to Z

[@CUTSUK]

Thanks a bunch for these tips. Certainly a few game changers.

[@matthewTobrien]

Whoa. That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@CUTSUK]

@@matthewTobrien The audio crossfade is great. I've always thought it should be easier...now it is! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@vrl1109]

When I use option T it has the fades but it doesn't add the extra frames to make it a Crossfade. I still have to do that manually, and I have the latest version of Final Cut Pro.

[@matthewTobrien]

Hmmmm. When you hit Control + S on each of the clips where you've applied the Audio Crossfade, you're *not* seeing the expanded audio overlapping the cut point?

[@vrl1109]

@@matthewTobrien That's right.

[@fredrik_soder]

I don't have the same keyboard as you so my "/" doesn't work for loop playback. Do anyone know what the quick command is called so I can remap it to my liking?

[@matthewTobrien]

In the Command Editor the forward slash key triggers the "Play Selection" command. Try searching in the Command Editor for that to find out which key on your keyboard triggers that command.