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Simple timeline function question
Hi, new to fcp and am working through some DVD tutorials. Trying to finish a simple project at the moment and cutting up some audio in the timeline. Can’t find the answer after searching online and in the help menus…
How do I turn off the function where the timeline automatically deletes spaces when you delete a clip? Trying to keep the pieces separate on the timeline so I can arrange them, but it keeps snapping (this is not a question about the ‘N’ function – turning that off doesn’t address this question..
Thanks for any assistance,
Sean -
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The difference is in which ‘delete’ key you use. Use the backspace key to delete the clip and leave a hole. Use the delete key (by the ‘end’ key) to delete and close gap. You can also do the latter by hitting ‘shift backspace’ (or ‘fn backspace’ on a laptop).
Cheers,
DDan Monro
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Dan,
Thanks for the time – that makes perfect sense now. I discovered after I posted that I was indeed free to move clips wherever I wanted for arrangements sake, but still didn’t know about the difference in the delete keys.
Thanks again,
Sean
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