Apple HID This AMAZING Trackpad Gesture From You

[@matthewTobrien]

I kinda thought I'd try to be funny in this video. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Do you know all of these gestures for the Magic Trackpad + Final Cut Pro? Which one's your favorite?

[@johnnyinterval]

Funny is good! Long... but good lol, Three finger all day bro!

[@matthewTobrien]

Brevity is not my strong-suit! 🤣

[@sjeditor]

This video had me laughing out loud. Great job dude. That premier comment was brilliant. And so were all the movie references 😂. The trackpad has been on my wish list for a while...ill have to pick one up soon.

[@matthewTobrien]

Got to! It's great.

[@rubiotv]

Loved this video. Also Magic Trackpad 4life!!!

[@Hashoshi4]

This video is masterfully edited. This is the truth Thanks dude

[@matthewTobrien]

Thank you!

[@JoshB-zc5jb]

Am I getting this wrong because with 3 finger drag enabled I'm not able to switch between recent apps anymore (as it thinks I'm electing a piece of text)

[@matthewTobrien]

It's possible. It depends on how you use your computer - obviously it affects Mission Control, and if you setup custom Desktops you'll need to swipe with 4 fingers instead of 3 to switch back and forth between them.

[@rayflanagan9970]

Your love for 3-finger drag clearly shows here. LOL. Great video. The humor (and reference to Kill Bill) was just right. Gonna subscribe and see what else you have here.

[@matthewTobrien]

Welcome to the channel, Ray! And thanks for watching. I do love 3 Finger Drag quite a bit. 🥰

[@jacksp8de]

Excellent video!!!! Very well edited. I’ve been using the track pad consistently since the silver version

[@matthewTobrien]

Nice! Me too! Thanks for watching, Jack!

[@Devingion]

How are you utilizing your iPad there next to the trackpad? Are you essentially creating a switcher there or something else?

[@matthewTobrien]

That’s an iPad Mini running Stream Deck Mobile. Those are all buttons that perform complex keyboard shortcuts with the push of a button. I made my own custom icons for them (except the application icons). Check out my vid on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZuvkGt5pqdnfNE

[@Devingion]

@@matthewTobrien Awesome. Thanks Matthew. Just discovered your channel and very glad I did. Keep up the great work.

[@matthewTobrien]

Welcome! And plenty more content to come 🤘🏻

[@matthewmaclellan]

I work primarily with PDFs in my work, involving a lot of C+Pasting between apps. I think your reveal of the 3 finger drag just changed my life.

[@matthewTobrien]

That is great to hear, Matthew! It was a game-changer for me when doing heavy copying and pasting. As was the app Copy Clip which lets me quickly and easily access my clipboard history! apps.apple.com/us/app/copyclip-clipboard-history/id595191960?mt=12

[@XMGi00]

I am the only who has been using three-finger drag for over a decade now? It used to be a simple toggle in System Prefs to turn off or on. I hate that they hid it deep in Accessibility. 😆

[@matthewTobrien]

There are a few of us... This video and one other one I made hopefully showed people that Three-Finger Drag is the way...

[@CAMTechChris]

Just awesome Matthew. This has become my favorite FCPX channel. Thank you!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Wow! Thanks so much! Glad to have you as part of the channel & community. 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@JamesZhan]

Oh man! Just tried out the 3 finger drag and it's AMAZING! Thank you so much for this!

[@matthewTobrien]

It changes EVERYTHING. Can’t go back to a mouse…

[@JamesZhan]

@@matthewTobrien I did notice that there's always like half a second delay after a 3-finger drag. I understand that it allows the user to reposition their fingers without losing the drag, but I find that to slow down my workflow. Do you happen to have a way to eliminate this delay, or do you just work with it?

[@stevensonrf]

Matthew! Not only are your videos so doggone informational but you’re also getting pretty entertaining as well! :-)

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - thanks! Trying to put the "tainment" in "Edutainment" 🤣

[@stevensonrf]

Is there an iPad version for this?

[@matthewTobrien]

I don't believe so...

[@englishwithmaria]

Matthew, thanks for this helpful video. I've been using a mouse AND trackpad for many years. The trackpad is great for avoiding the finger injuries that mice can cause.

[@matthewTobrien]

Agreed! And same for me. It's helped immensely with ergonomics.

[@natespalding2819]

I’ve been watching for awhile, the quality gets better every single time!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Nate! Really trying hard to up the quality, consistency and value for all of you. So glad it’s being noticed and appreciated. 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@natespalding2819]

@@matthewTobrien great quality, and you seem really comfortable on camera. Informative and entertaining 👍🏼

[@matthewTobrien]

Four years of Acting school certainly help! And a childhood full of "performing" my comedy at the dinner table every night. 🎭

[@dimitrisesopos2273]

Hi Matthew!Could u make a video with your 4 monitors settings for fcp?

[@matthewTobrien]

Check out this older video and let me know if any info is missing that you'd like me to clarify! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWjSmYqvgbFpo9E

[@dimitrisesopos2273]

Ook,thank you!!

[@dylanjohndickerson]

Not only was this hilarious, but you smashed this edit in general. You've sold me on the Trackpad as well. The three finger drag is so clutch! I can't believe I've never heard of that after all these years of using a Macbook Pro. I'll be using your link this weekend to pick up the Magic Trackpad 2 👊

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks so much, Dylan! This was a fun one to tackle and really challenge myself to up my energy both in front of the camera and in the edit. Glad it's paying off. Stoked for you to try the Trackpad and thanks so much for using my link! Keep spreading the good word about the Trackpad!

[@dylanjohndickerson]

​@UC%F0%9F%91%8F45W_AtKcDxSmWR1s1xsLEg Definitely! Mission accomplished I'd say 👏 And I will. The cult of the trackpad will rise.

[@matthewTobrien]

Yessssssss!

[@juurstudio]

A killer combination is trackpad with Wacom tablet for all your precision work without wrecking your wrist. The mouse is so 80s.

[@matthewTobrien]

I know a few pros who do this🤘

[@JaimeHuffman]

Matt, This is so good. I can see so much growth in your videos. I love the humor with this vid. Tutorials don't have to be boring and science has shown the more fun you have the more easily you learn. I look forward to trying these tips! Keep up the good work.

[@matthewTobrien]

Oh wow, thank you. Too kind! Glad you had fun with this one. Now the pressure's on to keep delivering the funny!

[@gabobli]

Everytime my friends migrate to Mac from windows, I always teach them abou the Three Finger Drag. I even change their trackpad sensitivity to max haha. I loved the Trackpad gestures, always have, always will.

[@matthewTobrien]

Keep spreading the good word on Three Finger Drag, Gabriel!

[@LuxeFilmography]

Been using 3 finger drag for years, ever since my first MBP.

[@matthewTobrien]

You're one of the Chosen Ones!!! 🙌🏻

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Good Video. Thanks. I use both the Magic Trackpad and the Master Mx 3 with FCP and I love it. I use my left hand on the track pad and my right hand with the house. I have tried a lot of set ups and so far this is my favorite.

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome approach! I wish I didn't care about the clicking sound so much!

[@aaronwhitetalk]

LOL very funny and joyful~ thanks for the tips!

[@matthewTobrien]

You're welcome - thanks for watching!

[@AlisterRobbie]

Nicely done Matthew. Great clip. Super handy.

[@matthewTobrien]

Hope it helps your workflow, Alister! Thanks for watching!

[@alvaromonterobarrera3689]

OMG. That drag has been the only reason I can't edit without a mouse on mi Mac. Thanks for this info

[@matthewTobrien]

That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Let me know how adopting Three-Finger Drag works out!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I gotta say this video edit (besides the superb tips) was a huge improvement. None of your edits were trash but this one, I can see you put way more effort and found this 🔥 🔥🔥🔥 Excellent job! Very entertaining and engaging!

[@matthewTobrien]

Appreciate you saying so! Definitely want to take things up a notch with this one - I was feeling a bit saucy when I wrote the episode and thought I throw in a bunch of comedy. Which meant a lot of bells and whistles to hit the comedic beats as well as demonstrate the gestures. Glad you noticed the difference - it took me all week so far to edit it (filmed it Monday morning)!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@matthewTobrien Impressive. I decided in 2022 I’m gonna put this type of effort into my edits too and this motivated me. Seriously, man… phenomenal edit. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@matthewTobrien]

Yup, I need to up my game as well if I'm going to achieve my goals and get the results out of KZbin that I expect. So glad to have added some inspiration into the equation! Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏻

[@Aymenexperience]

New subscriber! Thanks for this awesome video, but I'm a bit confused 🤔 is there any difference between the track pad on the MacBook pro 14 inch M1 pro and the magic track pad 2?

[@matthewTobrien]

Other than what they look like - nope! They both function exactly the same.

[@Lukiboogie1]

is it good for Davinci users?

[@matthewTobrien]

I think 3 Finger Drag is amazing for ALL users.

[@VishalNaik-ux2sk]

I just ordered the black magic trackpad to replace the M585 that I've been using while having my MacBook Pro connected to a TV as a monitor. So, I'm not in the market to buy an MX Master 3, BUT I'm super curious about your thoughts on Logitech's New MX Master 3S which reduces the clicking sound by a claimed 90%. Thanks for these informative and fun videos!

[@matthewTobrien]

Magic Trackpad 4EVR! I have not had a chance to try the MX Master 3S, but I need to get my hands on one and try it out.

[@CM51PRO]

Bruh, I am so satisfied with your videos!!! I will try three finger drag with my 2015 MacBook Pro 15" (Fully loaded) and then hopefully it will help me save some time in Final Cut Pro X! Love the videos, Matthew!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, dude! Definitely try 3 Finger Drag - it's a game changer!

[@walasfilms]

im so used to my macbook pro BIG track pad that i dont even know why would i ever choose a mouse anymore, FCPX works smooth with the trackpad

[@matthewTobrien]

I'm jealous of the 16" MacBook Pro trackpad. That thing is huge!

[@abirahmed1292]

Thanks Matthew for your tutorial, you made my day!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks for watching it and trying out Three Finger Drag!

[@pirii88]

Is there still no way to timeline zoom with a magic mouse without commandpost? This feature is super handy on a trackpad but I'm more a mouse dude.

[@matthewTobrien]

I think if you enable SmartZoom in your Mouse preferences in System Preferences you can enable double-tap to zoom out and fit your timeline into your timeline window...but that may be it. I don't know that you can do any other gestures that let you zoom in and zoom out.

[@HelloImMaxxHennard]

Hey! Best video of all of the trackpad vids I’ve watched. One of the others mentioned a “miss-clicking” issue. Do you find that to be an issue in editing? By miss-clicking, he showed an example of trying to close out a window, but kept missing the X.

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks so much, Maxx! I'm not sure about the mis-clicking issue - I personally don't recall any instance where I couldn't close out a window but kept missing the X. Maybe part of that is because I never use the X to close out a window! Haha. I use Command + W to close windows because I hate trying to click the teeny tiny X!

[@HelloImMaxxHennard]

@@matthewTobrien Based on the shortcut you just shared, I’m sold. I’ve been finding the little X for 20 years…Jesus. 😂

[@HomesickMac]

Oh man, just got to use both a mouse and a Magic Trackpad 1 and of course I'd check some of your videos... Thanks for great tips!

[@matthewTobrien]

You’re so welcome! Sorry for the random 5 months later reply! 🤣

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wow, man fantastic video! That is a killer trick and loving the extra humor ;)

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Jay! Really let loose with this one! Appreciate you watching. 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@STORYTRAVELERS]

awesome, never saw a boring subject brought so entertaining.. stand up comedian quality

[@matthewTobrien]

That's what I love to hear! Haven't been delivering the laughs quite as much in my most recent vids, but I plan to get some more jokes in eventually!

[@STORYTRAVELERS]

@@matthewTobrien It makes you unique and not a lot of people have that skill.. I'd focus on that and you'll grow as crazy.

[@MaxKiefer]

Oh my gosh I enjoyed watching this video so much. It is exactly my kind of humor. I will definitely check out more of your content. Thanks for the awesome Tipp, will try it out later!

[@matthewTobrien]

So glad to hear that, Max! And welcome to the channel!

[@ProCoderIO]

That was incredibly entertaining. And yes I just enable it! I wonder what three finger drag will do for code editing as well??

[@matthewTobrien]

Please let me know!

[@ArchieMackintoosh]

Woahhh how do you only have 18k subs? I was expecting at least 200k - loved the video, currently have 'three finger drag' stuck on loop in my head

[@matthewTobrien]

That is a very good question. Only thing I can think of is I keep making mediocre thumbnails and vid titles and they’re not winning the click…? And I’m possibly not engaging my viewers consistently enough to get higher audience retention numbers 🤷🏻‍♂️ Just gotta keep working at it! 👨🏻‍💻

[@jeremias3363]

I haz a question, which version of fcpx and os version combo has been the most stable for you?

[@matthewTobrien]

10.5.4 and Big Sur (although I haven't had many issues with Monterey so far).

[@jeremias3363]

@@matthewTobrien thank you a lot!

[@drivesurfcamp]

Dude..keep it up. You personality and delivery skills are the best. Perfect blend….so funny. Have been learning a lot from you lately. Thanks dude, much appreciated. Subscribed.

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! So glad my style is connecting with you - certainly have been trying to bring it now that I'm clear on my goals with KZbin and my business for 2022. Plus being goofy just makes content creation more fun! Keep learning and I'll keep teaching (and learning, too)! 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@PhamNikita]

Why use 3 fingers when you have force click with one finger?

[@matthewTobrien]

It feels more effortless to me. Force clicking feels like a very conscious choice, whereas switching to three finger drag feels like nothing - I don't even think about it.

[@brettsherman7810]

I’ve been doing three finger drag for a few years…but I’m SO MUCH FASTER with a mouse. I just can’t get into editing with the trackpad. And yes I know the keyboard shortcuts. But skimming and selecting ins and outs are so much faster with pointer control versus JKL transport.

[@matthewTobrien]

Absolutely, it's not for everyone. Gotta stick with the tools that are best for you and you workflow - glad you get the results you're looking for from your mouse. Do you use a magic mouse or a Logitech MX Master series?

[@brettsherman7810]

@@matthewTobrien Magic Mouse. I just have a whole bunch of them around. I have an office mouse, a home mouse, and a travel mouse. And I want them all the same. The Magic Mouse packs nice and slim for travel.

[@matthewTobrien]

Copy that - I've got a few lying around the house as well...

[@Brad_West]

The THREE FINGER DRAG! Such a time-saver. Great video Matthew. Also, really enjoyed the way you put this one together, keep it up! 😄👏🏼

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Brad! Appreciate you watching - definitely had fun with this one! 🤣

[@SuperDuprTech]

Today I learnt I’m s chosen one, great video mate. Will definitely help and hey, Magic Mouse ain’t too bad. I use both trackpad for gestures on the left hand and the mouse to point

[@matthewTobrien]

The Double Dip! Not a bad thing at all to use both. And the trackpad is there to bail out the Magic Mouse 2 if you have to charge it ('cause you can't charge it and use it at the same time 🤦🏻‍♂️)

[@r0dri89]

Brother awesome vídeo! New subscriber with notifications on here!! Finally, I have found a Final Cut Pro Boss with Magic Trackpad! Do you have a Final Cut Course?

[@matthewTobrien]

Welcome to the channel, Rodrigo! So great to have you here. I don't have a Final Cut course out yet but I am building one currently. Going to start with super basic intro to FCP courses and build from there. Leaning toward Skillshare but need to do some research first. Thanks for watching!

[@r0dri89]

@@matthewTobrien I used to edit in Adobe Priemere before (more than 1 year working with that platform) and I moved two weeks ago to Final Cut Pro. You helped me a lot to speed up the transition and get back to the editing level I used to be. When you do your course, I'll be happy to buy it. Are there any courses you recommend for advanced use while I wait for yours? Thanks for the awesome work! AH! PS: I bought it today the Magic Trackpad... hehe

[@matthewTobrien]

Congrats on the Magic Trackpad and the switch to FCP! Ripple Training has a great course via the App Store you can check out. Larry Jordan also has some really great paid courses. Ripple Training: apps.apple.com/us/app/getting-started-for-fcp-10-4/id1176318027?mt=12 You can search for Ripple Training in the Mac App Store and all of their courses will come up - from beginner to more advanced. A great resource.

[@yuvarajgunasekaran2811]

mind blowing man... I have learnt many hidden features in mac buy watching your video and its in my saved playlist too. thanks a lot brother

[@matthewTobrien]

You are so welcome, Yuvaraj. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@joeunsworth]

I have literally been searching for this for years. This feature USED to exist back in the golden days of the first retina Macbook Pro, with a physically-clicky trackpad. And then one day, POOF. Gone. Apple, why did you do this?! It's been a cold, desolate three years of no 3-finger-dragging on MacOS. AND NOW YOU TELL ME IT STILL EXISTS? AND ALL THIS TIME IT WAS BURIED 3,785,943 MENUS DEEP?! WHY?! Dude, thank you so much. My life is saved. MacOS harmony has been restored.

[@matthewTobrien]

This might seriously be a Top 5 all-time comment on my channel. Love this and love how you wrote it in your voice. Congrats on having Three Finger Drag back! It’s a game changer!

[@harmonichealings]

Never thought it does not have to be a choice between the two. Good idea. Thanks.

[@matthewTobrien]

I know, right? I used to have my Magic Mouse out and ready when I needed it...but after 3 Finger Drag I literally never touched my mouse again and have never felt the need to pull it out of the drawer it's in.

[@alejmc]

I have come to terms with the having both a mouse on the right hand for precision pointing/clicking and a trackpad for the left for more loose navigation, I kinda have to lift my hand at times from the keyboard but it’s fine to be honest, it becomes second nature… I can’t bare scrolling anymore even webpages with a scroll wheel (yeah, a scroll wheel, I can’t with the Magic Mouse ergonomics). If no mouse is available then I do enable the three point mouse drag. Great video.

[@matthewTobrien]

A lot of editors/creators go this route, and I think it's great. Why limit yourself to just one input device?

[@RealRidez]

Great tip! Long time trackpad user and never knew about the three-finger drag!

[@matthewTobrien]

You’ll love it. Just be sure to stay discipline when working at it until it’s second nature.

[@donatj]

Double tap to drag is way easier. "Enable Dragging without Drag Lock" in Accessibility - it's life changing. I just touch my trackpad twice, not click.

[@matthewTobrien]

Great option! Still one more step than three finger drag, though. 😁

[@prebenjaeger]

I think you'd be pleased to know that the latest models of the MX Masters have silent switches.

[@AndrewOrtwein]

First time here and loved the video! I'm a long-time Trackpad-loving FCP editor, but I've always used "Enable dragging: with drag lock", saving three-finger drag for fullscreen switch and such. But now you've got me curious to try this minor tweak instead. Thanks, great content and great production!

[@matthewTobrien]

And I've never used dragging with drag lock - I need to check it out just so I know what it is. I think, overall, three finger dragging requires the fewest steps/actions to do a slightly complicated action of dragging and dropping. It feels like one action with free finger drag instead of 2-3.

[@AndrewOrtwein]

@@matthewTobrien "With drag lock" is nearly the same thing. Instead of dragging with three fingers, you can double-tap-and-hold with one finger. I've been using it for a long time and love it compared to the more complicated steps required, as you explained in the beginning of your video. I'm guessing it will come down to a personal preference. I'm currently giving your suggestion a go to see if it feels better. All in all, I totally agree with you-the Magic Trackpad 2 is a wonderful way to edit in FCP and just use your Mac in general.

[@matthewTobrien]

Ah, I see. That makes sense Yeah, for me three finger drag is basically a single step and off you go. Definitely not everyone's preference, but I appreciate you being open-minded and giving it a try!

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

Mindblown!🤯! Wow! 🙏 thank you! My magic trackpad 2 has been collecting dust because of this very reason and had reverted to my old usb mouse. Game changer 😀

[@matthewTobrien]

That's awesome! Enjoy it and thanks for watching!

[@WineWorldTV]

I've had the magic trackpad since the first version for my iMac and it's been awesome. Didn't know about some of these FCP gestures. Thanks!

[@matthewTobrien]

Enjoy them! Double-tap to zoom out and fit the timeline and three-finger-drag are mainstays for me!

[@FrancoisTutos]

Now i feel special special after watching that! Thx Matthew. We now know. 😎🤺

[@matthewTobrien]

You....have been Chosen, Francois. 🙌🏻

[@SimonHollandfilms]

good one.....magic man

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - thanks, Simon!

[@HistoryBluff137]

I also like the Magic Trackpad because, unlike mice, I can use it with both hands. I can't wrap my mind around a a left handed mouse but I can use the Trackpad either way. I love it.

[@matthewTobrien]

That is an excellent point - it's great for those of us who are ambidextrous!

[@markrund6292]

I am used to your excellent tips and tricks and expect that. It's why I watch your channel. I did not expect to laugh as well. You have become the Patrick Warburton of Final Cut Pro. Love it. This is your best production to date.

[@matthewTobrien]

Good call! And I was just watching Seinfeld on my lunch break and Putty was hilarious as usual in it!

[@kenvision]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@matthewTobrien]

You're welcome!

[@SirMixxOne]

Just found you dude! This video was phenomenal Thanks man seriously Really love the comedy in this as well 🙏

[@matthewTobrien]

Glad you found me! So glad you enjoyed the vid - welcome to the channel!

[@SirMixxOne]

@@matthewTobrien I'm super thrilled to be a part of your journey 🔥 Keep it up my man

[@matthewTobrien]

That means a lot, man. I am still consistently shocked by the support and encouragement in this channel's community. You guys are the best. 🤘🏻🙌🏻

[@carnivorejayy]

Got a mx master for Logic Pro, hated it, no vertical scroll. Felt very clunky. The trackpad just gives so much more control for me personally

[@christianbarrett1]

Game changer... Why have Apple buried this in accessibility! Brilliant...

[@stevensonrf]

Yes Matthew! You were talking to me😬 Another great video! 👍

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - I tried to sugar coat it! 🍭

[@stevensonrf]

@@matthewTobrien 😬

[@JoeCastellon]

Back when I discovered three finger drag, it changed my life.

[@matthewTobrien]

You and me both. Gotta share it with as many people as possible! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@SC36DC]

I’m sure someone else mentioned it in the comments already, but the MX Master3S has no click sound.

[@matthewTobrien]

Nope, I haven’t heard that. I might need to snag one to make a video on it to follow this one up!

[@garfieldirwin]

Fantastic tip Matthew! I've tried the trackpad before but not with the three-finger-swipe enabled -- makes a BIG difference in usability. Unfortunately the trackpads lack of precision on some poorly designed controls is still an issue.

[@matthewTobrien]

It can be for certain apps especially. Always good to have a mouse handy. A lot of folks love their WACOM tablets too for precision work. I've never used one.

[@VishalNaik-ux2sk]

Your videos are brilliant!!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed making this one.

[@boyangeorgiev]

OKay, thank you for sharing the three finger edit tip. I just tried and it works in Resolve too! This is such a quick way of editing. Thank you for sharing this!

[@matthewTobrien]

Awesome! Happy editing!

[@titoujimmy9307]

thank you so much sir , almost baught a magic mouse before watching this

[@matthewTobrien]

The Magic Trackpad is the great!

[@danielszimuly]

Set the drag to "without drag lock" now when swiping left to right with 3 fingers you can jump between the cut points and if you do up and down it goes to the beginning and to the end. So yeah good luck deciding between the two options...my constant dilemma. 😅

[@matthewTobrien]

Yeah, that's that last gesture on the list for FCP trackpad gestures. I wish I could adjust that one so that a four finger swipe when a clip is selected would allow you to move back and forth to the next clip in your edit. Like hitting Command + Right/Left Arrow does after you've selected a clip. That could be really useful.

[@inknpaintCW]

Nice addition of clownage... entertaining AND educational

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - you know it. And thanks for joining the livestream the other day. I know I didn't get to acknowledge everyone who was present OR read all of the comments/questions, but I saw you in chat, Chris, and it's much appreciated!

[@didjbusker]

very cool! All I need to do now is get used to using 4 fingers instead of 3 for moving left or right to another desktop. I don't think it will take more than 5 minutes to get used to that though. Great tip!!!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Yup, it doesn’t take long at all! Welcome to the magical world of Three Finger Drag! 🪄🧙🏻‍♂️

[@antonijapek]

I love the jokes. Keep 'em! And thanks for this video. I am always on the hunt for good FCPX tips.

[@matthewTobrien]

So glad you enjoyed it, Antonija! Plenty of FCP tips here!

[@kingech_B15]

three finger drag is goat, thank you

[@matthewTobrien]

Tell me about it! I don't know that I could ever go back...

[@RafaelLudwig]

haha, dragging out that stupid mouse! You nailed that feeling. Thumbs up for Kill bill reference - Kill PR Pro. Premiere Pro is dead, it just doesn't know it. I love the trackpad, and all it's functions, but can't use it for too long, my wrist hates it. Literally a pain in the wrist. Any suggestions for that?

[@matthewTobrien]

Sorry to hear it causes you discomfort! Part of why I started using it more was because it never hurt after long edit sessions. The only thing I could think of to try is some kind of pad for your wrist to rest on - those can be a little awkward sometimes. "Premiere Pro is a fine application..." 😈

[@tiggapee]

The three finger gestures also works on the iPad pros. Yes, a touchscreen.

[@sagunmdr]

Yes! Three-finger drag is Unique to mac, and a super great workaround, but I've switched back to 'drag lock with inertia' as I've found that toggle highly conflicting, as three-finger also functions as 'Mission control' and what I've noticed is 'desktop view' & 'launchpad' gesture is also slightly not the same with that setting toggled on. also the zoom accessibility would be disturbed. And, the trackpad isn't big, yes, you run out of space, but a mouse comparatively has way more space to move, for draging. (understand that 4 finger setting for Mission control exists, and depending upon a workaround, dragging is much more done, than those other gestures) Not being edgy or arguing just some stuff I wanted to mention for people looking for 'but what if' moments (as i was looking for when i first started using a mac)

[@matthewTobrien]

Yup, I've had to re-learn accessing Mission Control with a four-finger swipe as well. Which was no big deal, especially since I don't use it too often. And I find the trackpad doesn't run out of space because when dragging you can lift your finger(s) to drag for long distances where with the mouse lifting it repeatedly to do longer drags is a pain. If you try to do a long drag with a mouse without lifting it in place repeatedly you run out of real estate really quick if your mouse movement speeds are set similarly to mine. But plenty of users have made it work with a mouse - I'm just not a fan. If I didn't love 3 finger drag so much I'd definitely rely on drag lock with inertia.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

The trackpad may be awesome, but nothing - NOTHING - beats the combination of Logitech MX Master 3 in one hand and an Elgato Stream Deck on the other! That combination gives you editing superpowers right there! :-)

[@matthewTobrien]

But the clicking, James! The clicking!!! You're lucky it doesn't bother you. 🍀🌈🦄 So glad you're enjoying your Stream Deck!

[@ww3ok]

You made a very dull topic really fun to watch. I am a trackpad bigot and you still taught me something.

[@matthewTobrien]

So great to hear that, Gary! And yes, dull is right! Glad it was entertaining. 😂

[@AnthonyPerso]

Oh wouah wouah, thank you very very much for this three finger trick! I love you !

[@matthewTobrien]

Hopefully not as much as you’ll love Three Finger Drag!

[@helmutnn]

I had "three fingers equals left mouse button" on since day one, which pretty much is the behavior you describe in your video. But i can not find this option anymore now, but even though the option you describe in your video is deactivated it just behaves like this. However, when i once activate and deactivate the option you described, then the "three fingers equals left mouse button" is no longer active and i can not activate it again. So be careful if you was satisfied with how it behave before, because you can't get it back again, at least with Monterey current version.

[@matthewTobrien]

You can use A Better Touch Tool to set up "three fingers equals left mouse button", I believe. Of course it's a paid app, but at least there's an option for restoring that feature. Maybe check the Accessibility < Pointer Control < Trackpad Options to see if there's a way to get it back?

[@helmutnn]

Its ok with the new setting, maybe they just renamed it. Even marking text works the way it did before with three fingers on the touchpad, feels like pressed left mouse button :).

[@wza360]

absolutely awesome thanks a lot. And those edits!! Give me something to strive for in next gazillion of years me producing just one video in two months or so. I hope I be able to get more time to work on my videos.

[@matthewTobrien]

So appreciate that! Glad you connected with this vid and certainly hope you're able to focus more on your own vids soon.

[@IanMcCausland]

Love it, so fun. nothing wrong with a little shade at Premiere Pro. Just waiting for 27 or bigger M1 iMac's and maybe I'll bundle a trackpad with it.

[@matthewTobrien]

Yessssss. You gotta give at least give it a try and really really try to use the gestures to overcome the initial awkwardness. Can't wait for the new 27" iMacs. I'm guess this Spring/Early Summer and then M1 Pro/Max Mac Pro in the late Fall. I can't wait to get one!

[@MeandThee]

OMG I love this video! Made me 🤣🤣 AND I learned something. I long ago gave up all my Mac mouses 😆and replaced them all with this trackpad and have never looked back. Thank you for this video. Hope to see more of this humor in future ones. 😂

[@matthewTobrien]

Smart decision! Plenty more humor to come… Maybe not every video but certainly more. 🎭

[@shaneyellowthunder]

I almost spit my coffee out at "Premier is a fine application" XD

[@matthewTobrien]

Hahaha - glad it warranted a near spit take! That's awesome. Thanks so much for watching!

[@shaneyellowthunder]

@@matthewTobrien I really think it was the look you made after saying it bahaha

[@coryw99]

I don’t use the magic track pad to edit but now I want to go get one just to three finger drag. Great video as usual and super funny!

[@matthewTobrien]

I honestly didn’t care that much about it until I learned three finger drag. It changed everything for me as an editor using FCP. Hope you’re able to try it soon!

[@TheSunnySuttons]

What an entertaining video, well done!!! 👍🏻

[@matthewTobrien]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vdawar8]

Amazing inside info!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Vishal!

[@GG-zv9ku]

Yeah same thing with mechanical keyboards. I hate that clicking noise so much

[@matthewTobrien]

Ooooh, yeah. No good. Keep 'em quiet!

[@gabe5865]

Literally was dying at you being dramatic 😂

[@matthewTobrien]

Haha - glad it got a laugh!

[@SanjaWilliams]

😂 loved the video! You are funny indeed!

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Sanja!

[@MichaelSchmidt_UrbnPxl]

ha! nice one ... you seem to like KillBill ?! 😉 yeah so I activated this three finger drag thing but it takes a bit getting used to it ...I guess ... also yeah I'm one of those mission control swipe users so 4 fingers for that now ... anyways, thanks for this enjoyable and informative video ... I'm using magic trackpad for a while now but also have a MX Master 3 ... switching between both ...oh and also, Premiere Pro is a fine application, huh?! 😅

[@matthewTobrien]

Love me some Kill Bill. I got to see the print Quentin screened at Cannes at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles when I used to live there a lifetime ago. It was amazing! Hope three finger drag makes you love the Trackpad a bit more - it really took it to the next level for me. And I got used to 4 finger swipe up for Mission Control pretty quick. A mouse is critical for a lot of power users, and I don't blame anyone for using them. I tried because I wanted to program those extra buttons but the clicking was keeping me out of the creative flow. I wish I could use one!

[@WiredCamp]

Love it! You're hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewTobrien]

Appreciate that! 🙌

[@platepixels4520]

3 Finger Drag!!!! Awesome!!!!

[@matthewTobrien]

Enjoy it!

[@Weird_Quests]

Just noticed you changed from Midland Pictures to your name - what made you make that decision?

[@matthewTobrien]

I just felt like using my name would create a more personal connection and perhaps make it easier for channel shoppers to commit to subscribing. Originally I hoped the channel was going to showcase a lot more short docs and films so naming it like it was a movie studio was more fitting than my name. But it’s been much more like a traditional filmmaking KZbinr channel and renaming it to my name felt like the right move. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Weird_Quests]

@@matthewTobrien thanks for the explanation if though you didn’t need to. I was thinking of rebranding a studio/different business name / but might just keep my own name for now.

[@matthewTobrien]

I tend to just go with my gut and my gut was telling me for a while I needed to change it to my name. We'll see if my gut was right!

[@alexisschvartzman1397]

haha awsome video! funny is good😁 way to go👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@matthewTobrien]

Thanks, Alexis!

[@mvnguyen]

This video just saved me from returning the Magic Trackpad.

[@matthewTobrien]

Whoa! I wonder how many Magic Trackpads my channel has saved... 🤣

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you so much!!!!