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Chapter 8 Edityourproject 159
Do one of the following:
Choose View > Snapping (or press N). m
A checkmark indicates that snapping is on. You can press N to turn snapping on or o
while you’re dragging a clip.
Click the Snapping button in the upper-right corner of the Timeline. m
When snapping is on, the Snapping button appears blue.
Tip: ∏ To turn snapping on or o temporarily, hold down the N key. When you release
the N key, snapping reverts to the previous state.
Navigate within your project
The ability to jump to any point in the Timeline instantly is one of the main benets
of a nonlinear editing environment. Final Cut Pro provides a variety of quick and easy
ways to navigate your project.
You can also use a text-based view of the Timeline to navigate and search your project.
For more information, see “Use the Timeline Index to view, navigate, and search your
project” on page 162.
You can use the J, K, and L keys to play through a project with dierent speeds or
directions. For more information, see “Use the J, K, and L keys” on page 87.
Navigate by skimming, clicking, or dragging
m To skim to a frame in your project: Move the skimmer left and right over the clips in the
Timeline to quickly view them in the Viewer.
m To move the playhead to a frame in your project: Move the playhead by
clicking or dragging in the ruler at the top of the Timeline, or by clicking in
the Timeline background.
Tip: ∏ To prevent the playhead from moving while you select a clip in the Timeline, press
Option as you click.