audio on the primary storyline problem

[T. Payton]

Use “Edit > Lift from Storyline” or option-command- up arrow. Works every time.

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T. Payton
OneCreative, Albuquerque

[Mark Coffey]

thank you for your quick response. alas, I wish it worked everytime. I’m working with multiple “tracks”, so audio with connected audio clips. It does work for one simple clip of audio or even an audio clip with a connected clip as long as the connected clip does not overlap another separate audio clip. When the connected clip overlaps all hell breaks loose. 🙂 The connected audio clips seem to move randomly and even clips prior to the clip I’m trying to move fly out of their assigned position. I suspect I’m in search of a workaround.

mark

[T. Payton]

Can you post a screenshot of your timeline?

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T. Payton
OneCreative, Albuquerque

[Oliver Peters]

Turn your audio-only project into a compound clip and add the stills to that.

Oliver

Oliver Peters Post Production Services, LLC
Orlando, FL
http://www.oliverpeters.com

[Mark Coffey]

Yes, that would do it, but I’m trying to learn how this damn thing works. With persistence I was able to accomplish my task. I created substantial gaps between my problem child and his siblings on either side. And then with about three different steps including dragging and the keyboard command I won. But of course that workflow is a non starter. I have many of these to do so hopefully I’ll figure out in due time. Actually I do glimpse the brilliance in this App from time to time. I’m encouraged.

Thanks, mark

[Steve Connor]

[Mark Coffey] “Yes, that would do it, but I’m trying to learn how this damn thing works. With persistence I was able to accomplish my task. I created substantial gaps between my problem child and his siblings on either side. And then with about three different steps including dragging and the keyboard command I won. But of course that workflow is a non starter. I have many of these to do so hopefully I’ll figure out in due time. Actually I do glimpse the brilliance in this App from time to time. I’m encouraged.
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T Payton mentioned in the first post in this thread the “Lift from storyline” command, which is the easiest way to move a clip from the primary, did this not work for you?

Steve Connor
“FCPX Agitator”
Adrenalin Television

[Mark Coffey]

I mentioned in an earlier post that I was successful with the keyboard command selectively.

mark

[Andy Neil]

I think a couple of screenshots would be helpful because I have not had the issue you’re describing. Lift from Storyline works perfectly for me, so if it’s not for you, upload a pic before you try it, and after you try it so we can see what is happening and try to replicate it.

Andy

https://www.timesavertutorials.com

[Mark Coffey]

Thank you, Andy, that’s very generous of you. I’ll try to get to it this afternoon but I’m in the middle of the SXSW maelstrom here in Austin so…..

mark

[Mark Coffey]

Most of the connected audio clips were in the primary storyline and and the “Lift” command was successful. Here are a before and after screen shot when it didn’t work. Note the shot prior to the shot I’m trying to move has switched positions. I don’t want to even begin to try describe the mess that resulted when I tried to move the remaining audio clip in the storyline.