Zoom in to playhead
(December 30, 2014 10:28AM)
Caleb
In FCP 7 you could set up a key command so that you could zoom in on your play head. I can't seem to figure out how to set this up in FCP X. Am I missing something, or did they leave this out in FCP X?
Thanks
Caleb
Actually in FCP X you always zoom in on your playhead. But when the skimmer is enabled it will take priority and the zooming in will be around the skimmer position. The only thing I would like to see added is that the timeline would automatically center on the spot where we zoom in.
Best wishes,
Ronny
Re: Zoom in to playhead
(December 31, 2014 03:04AM)
Caleb
Thanks alot Ronny.
This is gonna take some getting use to.
Hi Caleb,
If you use the skimmer a lot, just press S to temporarily switch it off when you want to zoom in. Then the zooming will always happen around the place where your playhead is.
Best wishes,
Ronny
Re: Zoom in to playhead
(December 31, 2014 03:34AM)
Caleb
Perfect,
thanks a ton Ronny. As I am sure you know its a bit of a shock to try and jump into X as opposed to Studio 7. But that is a much needed tip. Thanks!
Hi Caleb,
Yes, it is (-:
Just don't jump unprepared. Watch some basic videos on the internet to get familiar with how FCP X works, or get a decent training package. And the 1 million dollar advice: never, ever try to make it work like you did in FCP7. Just go with the flow, don't fight it, and you will never want to go back. As a renowned Australian filmmaker said: "At first, learning FCP X feels like learning to walk again. But instead of learning to walk again you actually learn to run."
Best wishes,
Ronny
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