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SkillSnap Official GuideUpdated 7/24/2026
Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional non-linear editor. Master the Magnetic Timeline and 'Skimming' to edit at blazing speeds.
The 'Big 4' (Editing)
The core keys for the Magnetic Timeline workflow.
Connect to Primary StorylineQ
Insert at PlayheadW
Append to Storyline (End)E
OverwriteD
Timeline Operations
Blade (Cut)Cmd + B
Blade AllShift + Cmd + B
Change DurationCtrl + D
Trim Start / EndOption + [ / ]
Extend EditShift + X
Enable / Disable ClipV
Create Compound ClipOption + G
Playback & Navigation
Play / PauseSpacebar
Reverse / Stop / Forward (Speed Up)J / K / L
Play Selection/
Toggle SkimmingS
Nudge 1 FrameLeft / Right Arrow
Nudge 10 FramesShift + Left / Right
Zoom to Fit TimelineShift + Z
Marking & Organization
Set Range Start / EndI / O
Clear RangeOption + X
Add MarkerM
Rate as FavoriteF
Reject Clip (in Browser)Delete (Backspace)
Tool Switching
Select ToolA
Trim ToolT
Position ToolP
Blade ToolB
Range Selection ToolR
Zoom ToolZ
Effects & Audio
Add Default Video EffectOption + E
Add Default Audio EffectOption + Cmd + E
Adjust Volume (Relative)Ctrl + L
Expand Audio/VideoCtrl + S
Render AllCtrl + Shift + R
Workspace & View
Show/Hide BrowserCmd + 1
Show/Hide TimelineCmd + 2
Show/Hide ViewerCmd + 3
Show/Hide InspectorCmd + 4
Show/Hide Color BoardCmd + 6
Play Full ScreenShift + Cmd + F