FCPX Is Now A Universal Logging and Organizing Tool For Any NLE

[David Lawrence]

[Craig Alan] “I think this would work.

Forgive me if this has been covered.

Select range or clip in the timeline.

copy then paste as a connected clip or any where it is convenient.

position tool drag the copied clip where you want to overwrite.”

Thank you Craig. Yes this does work, but I want it to work completely from the keyboard without having to use a mouse. AFAIK, this can’t be done. I’d be happy to be proven wrong.

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[Craig Alan]

I much prefer keyboard short cuts when I can remember them, which tend to be things I do a lot, get annoyed and learn the sucker. One general trend on the FCP X software design that I find un-mac like is how elements of the program work differently than others. But they do seem to be improving on this at each update. For example, the secondary storyline has become more like the primary over time.

A clip modified or a range selected on the timeline should be able to be copied to the browser (event), not need to be turned into compound clip, which takes on a whole new set of rules.

I do think a simple keyboard command for an overwrite paste is a no brainer. command-v inserts, option v connects, so what is overwrite? All the mod keys with D seem to do other things.

That said you do have to use your mouse to place your playhead or skimmer where you will be putting the overwrite clip. which also gives you a target for the overwrite. set your IO or range> copy> move playhead to your target which also shows you in the viewer the frame where the overwrite begins> option-V >P>a quick flick down with mouse to overwrite.

I’m kinda surprised to hear that you would consider using FCP X’s trackless design. Aside from one missing keyboard command what’s your must have list?

Mac Pro, macbook pro, Imacs (i7); Canon 5D Mark III/70D, Panasonic AG-HPX170/AG-HPX250P, Canon HV40, Sony Z7U/VX2000/PD170; FCP 6 certified; FCP X write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.

[Richard Herd]

Thanks again. I tried that and it did not work. In a minute I will try again with the following change. I will put the clip in the timeline and then edit the subclip.

[David Lawrence]

[Richard Herd] “Thanks again. I tried that and it did not work. In a minute I will try again with the following change. I will put the clip in the timeline and then edit the subclip.”

I don’t think it’ll work from the timeline. You need to make it a master clip with in and out set to the subclip range before you put it on the timeline.

Make sure that the sub clip is loaded in the source viewer then set in and out for the entire sub clip duration. Then select the subclip in the browser and select the Edit Subclip… menu.

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[Richard Herd]

Thanks!

[Benjamin Reichman]

I’m going to ignore the FCP X debate, and just say that this is a very cool trick–thanks! I use Premiere quite a bit, and I’ve been meaning to open Prelude and try it out, but this is a great alternative.

It’s funny, but I suspect that FCP 7 XML will far outlive FCP 7 itself…

[Timothy Auld]

Sorry to be so late to the ball but there are BASIC questions still to be answered here.

Tim

[Timothy Auld]

I don’t have to “move on.” I can continue using (and sometimes hating) FCPX and I can continue posting in this forum. I will not be cowed by those who say say I should just get it or not. That is protectionist bullshit.

Tim

[David Lawrence]

[TImothy Auld] “And if you go so far as to tell us about your f*#king Emmy, then, pray, tell us what you got your f*#king Emmy for.”

Tim, I started this thread to share a new FCPX workflow I’m very excited about. I apologize if in my enthusiasm, my use of the word “universal” offended you. Perhaps it would have been more accurate to say “universal for any NLE that reads XML.” Apologies.

None the less, I’m using this workflow with researchers in the field right now and it’s working brilliantly.

Let’s keep this thread civil and on topic please.

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[Timothy Auld]

Sorry, but did you even look at the invective directed toward me before singling me out as the sole problem?

Tim