Seeing the length of a clip

[Dennis Widmyer]

Indeed, I just find it easier to control the length of the dissolve with the opacity tool. But thanks for the advice!

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[Bill Davis]

Also if you highlight the clip and then double click on the timecode readout – the HUD display will switch to asset duration. That also works for selected ranges.

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[Tj Ingrassia]

You’re not crazy. I’ve experienced the same issue ever since switching to FCPX. When highlighting a clip or range of clips, sometimes the status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the length of that selection, other times it stays stuck on the length of the entire Project. Very annoying.