Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Assets…assemble..[Captain America voice]
💥 Motion Array | geni.us/TryMotionArray
$50 off your plan with this link ⬆️
If Final Cut Pro feels clunky or frustrating, it might be how you're using it rather than the software. In this FCP tutorial I'll show you some underrated fixes that clean up your workflow immediately, including how to delete clips without wrecking your timeline, using the Grave key to override magnetic connections, and moving a clip without dragging all its attached audio and B-roll along with it. I'll also cover how to remap that shortcut if the Grave key doesn't work on your keyboard, and how to restructure your timeline so everything runs cleaner, which matters most if you're working with a lot of talking head footage and B-roll.
🧰 _*TOOLS & TRAINING TO LEVEL UP YOUR EDITS*_
🎨 *FCP Color Grading Masterclass* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
🎧 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
🌈 *Cinematic LUTs* → geni.us/greatvideoLUTs
🔥 *Filmic Burns Pack* → geni.us/filmicburn
📋 *Free FCP Cheat Sheet + video creation tips in your inbox* → fcpacademy.com/free-training
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✏️ _*A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PLUGINS & TOOLS*_
▶ *#1 Plugin Bundle for FCP* | geni.us/absolutepack
▶ *Smooth Zooms with Zero Keyframes* | geni.us/ProZooms
▶ *Incredible Voice Audio Enhancer* | geni.us/AuphonicAI
▶ *Best Music for Videos* | geni.us/epidemicsound1
▶ *AI Silence/Mistake Remover* (big time saver) | geni.us/editquickly
▶ *Huge Creative Asset Library* | geni.us/Artlist2freemonths
_*The other 30+ plugins & tools I can't create without*_ ▸ fcpacademy.com/toolkit
🎓 _*MAKE VIDEOS PEOPLE ACTUALLY FINISH*_
_Courses, digital packs & free goodies for editors_
👉 fcpacademy.com
_PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links and I get a small kick back for them at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!_
CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - This video will make you a better editor
00:34 - Deleting and leaving gaps
02:01 - Slip and Slide freely
02:44 - Move freely
03:36 - FREEDOM! [Loud Scottish Voice)
03:55 - Don’t see this key? Here’s how to set it up
04:51 - Download footage, music, motion graphics with today’s sponsor, Motion Array.
06:22 - Stop the messiness. Learn how to control your timeline.
07:51 - The other benefit
08:11 - Be the master of your connections
09:36 - Not knowing these tricks are holding you back as an FCP editor
🔑 Final Cut Pro workflow tips, magnetic timeline Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro grave key shortcut, override connections FCP, delete with gap Final Cut Pro, replace from start FCP, trim tool tips FCP, move clips without detaching media FCP, Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts, customize FCP shortcuts, organize timeline Final Cut Pro, attach B-roll to storyline FCP, change clip connection points FCP, efficient editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro beginner mistakes
Assets…assemble..[Captain America voice]
💥 Motion Array | geni.us/TryMotionArray
$50 off your plan with this link ⬆️
If Final Cut Pro feels clunky or frustrating, it might be how you're using it rather than the software. In this FCP tutorial I'll show you some underrated fixes that clean up your workflow immediately, including how to delete clips without wrecking your timeline, using the Grave key to override magnetic connections, and moving a clip without dragging all its attached audio and B-roll along with it. I'll also cover how to remap that shortcut if the Grave key doesn't work on your keyboard, and how to restructure your timeline so everything runs cleaner, which matters most if you're working with a lot of talking head footage and B-roll.
🧰 _*TOOLS & TRAINING TO LEVEL UP YOUR EDITS*_
🎨 *FCP Color Grading Masterclass* → geni.us/AmazingFCPColorGrading
🎧 *Want my SFX?* → geni.us/FilmicCrispSFX
🌈 *Cinematic LUTs* → geni.us/greatvideoLUTs
🔥 *Filmic Burns Pack* → geni.us/filmicburn
📋 *Free FCP Cheat Sheet + video creation tips in your inbox* → fcpacademy.com/free-training
---------------------------------------------------------
✏️ _*A FEW OF MY FAVORITE PLUGINS & TOOLS*_
▶ *#1 Plugin Bundle for FCP* | geni.us/absolutepack
▶ *Smooth Zooms with Zero Keyframes* | geni.us/ProZooms
▶ *Incredible Voice Audio Enhancer* | geni.us/AuphonicAI
▶ *Best Music for Videos* | geni.us/epidemicsound1
▶ *AI Silence/Mistake Remover* (big time saver) | geni.us/editquickly
▶ *Huge Creative Asset Library* | geni.us/Artlist2freemonths
_*The other 30+ plugins & tools I can't create without*_ ▸ fcpacademy.com/toolkit
🎓 _*MAKE VIDEOS PEOPLE ACTUALLY FINISH*_
_Courses, digital packs & free goodies for editors_
👉 fcpacademy.com
_PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links and I get a small kick back for them at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!_
CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - This video will make you a better editor
00:34 - Deleting and leaving gaps
02:01 - Slip and Slide freely
02:44 - Move freely
03:36 - FREEDOM! [Loud Scottish Voice)
03:55 - Don’t see this key? Here’s how to set it up
04:51 - Download footage, music, motion graphics with today’s sponsor, Motion Array.
06:22 - Stop the messiness. Learn how to control your timeline.
07:51 - The other benefit
08:11 - Be the master of your connections
09:36 - Not knowing these tricks are holding you back as an FCP editor
🔑 Final Cut Pro workflow tips, magnetic timeline Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro grave key shortcut, override connections FCP, delete with gap Final Cut Pro, replace from start FCP, trim tool tips FCP, move clips without detaching media FCP, Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts, customize FCP shortcuts, organize timeline Final Cut Pro, attach B-roll to storyline FCP, change clip connection points FCP, efficient editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro beginner mistakes
