

Click the Timeline button at the top of the comparison viewer. Know any other quick keyboard shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X? Share in the comments below. To show the comparison viewer next to the viewer, choose Window > Show in Workspace > Comparison Viewer (or press Control-Command-6).

Move your Playhead to the point where you want the freeze frame to be added. Don’t worry about leaving space for the extra frames, as when you add the effect, it will move the rest of your timeline down. Like the previous shortcut, this will not affect the audio, so plan on moving or leaving the audio clip as you see fit.įor more on editing in Final Cut Pro X, check out this video I made on the essential things to know before you start your journey. Step 1: Creating a Freeze Frame Clip Before getting started on this effect, you need to edit your video. You can also insert a placeholder video clip by hitting Option-Command-W. The inserted clip won’t affect audio, so keep in mind that your later clips may no longer be in sync with your audio. If you want to break a clip up in your timeline with black video or just make room for a different clip, hitting the Option-W shortcut will automatically create a three-second gap in the middle of your clip. The frozen frame will last exactly four seconds, but you can extend the frame to however long you want. To create a quick freeze frame anywhere in your timeline, hit the Option-F shortcut to automatically insert a three-second freeze frame into your video. These shortcuts are perfect for rough cuts and first edits, especially if you don’t have all the footage yet for the project.

If you need to play two clips at once so that you can compare them, you can use the event viewer, a separate viewer for playing back event clips only. Ready for the fastest shortcut quick tip ever? These shortcuts will break the video up in your timeline either by inserting a freeze frame, gap, or default generator. Play back media in a loop Play video in full-screen view When you play back clips, the frames under the playhead or skimmer play in the viewer. Creating a freeze frame or a gap in your timeline in Final Cut Pro X is as easy as one simple keyboard shortcut.
