Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Achieving Split Edits in Final Cut Pro is not the easiest of functions but it is
definitely worth learning. Once mastered you can add finesse to a film and
boost it into the professional realm. Any editor worth their salt will understand
the process of performing Split Edits and know how and where to use them.
Video 'in'
Video 'out'
Audio 'in'
Audio 'out'
The Split Edit is also reflected visually in the Timeline. If you look at your audio
and video tracks you will be able to see where the audio and video edits take
place. If it is not clear you may have to use the Magnifier tool to increase the
size of the Timeline and then each of the edits will be more obvious.
If you find the above process difficult to follow there is another way to achieve
Split Edits. This is done by Locking Tracks and editing directly in the Timeline
with the Razorblade.
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1
Lock the tracks you do not wish to affect, for example lock your two
audio tracks.
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2
Select the Razorblade tool from the Toolbar.
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3
Cut the video at the point where you want the Split Edit to occur.
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4
Choose the Pointer tool and highlight the piece of video you wish to
remove. Press the Delete key.
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5
Drag the end of the shot to fill the gap created when the razorbladed
section was deleted.
You may find that it is not possible to drag the end of the shot to fill the gap.
This could be because you are at the end of the media limit. All non-linear
