A Final Cut Pro cheat sheet can be helpful for video editors working with this professional video editing software. Here’s a cheat sheet covering some essential commands and shortcuts in Final Cut Pro:
Basic Editing Shortcuts
- Import Media Files:
Cmd + I
- Insert Clip:
W
- Overwrite Clip:
D
- Cut:
Cmd + X
- Copy:
Cmd + C
- Paste:
Cmd + V
- Undo:
Cmd + Z
Timeline Navigation
- Play/Pause:
Spacebar
- Go to Beginning:
Home
- Go to End:
End
- Next Frame:
Right Arrow
- Previous Frame:
Left Arrow
Trimming and Editing
- Blade Tool (Cut):
B
- Select Tool:
A
- Ripple Edit:
R
- Roll Edit:
N
- Slip Edit:
Y
- Slide Edit:
U
Transitions
- Add Default Transition:
Cmd + T
- Change Transition Duration:
Ctrl + D
Audio Editing
- Expand Audio Components:
Cmd + Option + S
- Audio Fade In/Out:
Ctrl + Option + F
- Show Audio Animation:
Ctrl + L
Color Correction
- Add Color Correction:
Cmd + 6
- Open Color Board:
Cmd + 7
- Show Color Correction HUD:
Ctrl + H
Exporting
- Export Movie:
Cmd + E
- Share to YouTube:
Cmd + Shift + U
- Share to Vimeo:
Cmd + Shift + V
Miscellaneous
- Show/Hide Inspector:
Cmd + 4
- Toggle Skimming:
S
- Toggle Magnetic Timeline:
Cmd + P
- Zoom In/Out on Timeline:
Cmd + +(Zoom In) /Cmd + -(Zoom Out)
Customizing Shortcuts
- Open Command Editor:
Cmd + Option + K
Viewer and Canvas
- Toggle Viewer:
Cmd + 1
- Toggle Canvas:
Cmd + 2
Marking and Navigation
- Mark In:
I
- Mark Out:
O
- Go to In Point:
Opt + I
- Go to Out Point:
Opt + O
This cheat sheet provides essential shortcuts and commands to get started with Final Cut Pro. Keep in mind that there are many more features and functionalities in Final Cut Pro, and mastering these shortcuts can significantly improve your editing efficiency. Feel free to explore the software to discover additional tools and capabilities.