Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in FCP: Professional Video Production Tips by Web Video Crew
How To Assign Keyboard Shortcuts for FCP (Final Cut Pro): Tips for Professional Video Production by Web Video Crew http://www.webvideocrew.com
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This episode covers - a step by step tutorial on assigning keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro (FCP) to speed up the editing process.
The path toward success is certainly not a short one. However, the process for creating videos with Final Cut Pro can certainly be shortened. If you are not familiar with keyboard shortcuts, then you are probably wondering why you need to learn about them in the first place. Well, there are three vital reasons why you should learn about and use keyboard shortcuts when editing videos using Final Cut Pro and other similar programs:
•Quick Editing—using keyboard shortcuts will help you complete tasks within seconds instead of minutes. It might take a while to memorize all the shortcuts, but once you do, you will find video editing a breeze.
•Increased Productivity—when you are able to accomplish specific video editing tasks with ease, you will also be able to boost your productivity and end result.
•Avoidance and Elimination of Tendonitis—you can avoid wrist tendon inflammation by utilizing keyboard shortcuts instead of relying on a mouse as the pressure on your wrist will be minimized.
How to Assign Final Cut Pro Keyboard Shortcuts
Assigning Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts is as easy as pie. Breeze through the steps below, and you will see why:
1.Open Final Cut Pro.
2.Under the Tools menu, click on Keyboard Layout.
3.Click Customize.
4.A digital keyboard layout with preset keyboard shortcuts will then pop up. To rearrange the shortcuts, click on the unlock button and start dragging the items on your desired keys.
5.You can further customize your keyboard shortcuts by referring to the drop-down menu found on the right side. Similar to step four, you can simply drag the icons into and out of the digital keyboard.
6.Once you are satisfied with the layout, click the lock icon.
7.Voila! You are set to use and play with your new Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts!
Life has no shortcuts, but Final Cut Pro has. So, why don't you make video editing an easier and more comfortable task by assigning, memorizing, and utilizing Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts today?
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