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Audio
 Show reference waveforms: Select this checkbox to change the background
appearance of the audio portion of a clip to show reference waveforms. A reference
waveform shows the maximum visual resolution possible of the actual audio
waveform. By factoring out loudness, reference waveforms let you see the shape of
the sound more clearly. When the actual waveform changes shape (for example, it is
diminished when a clips volume level is low), you can continue to see its reference
waveform in full for easy reference when editing.
Still Images
 Default length: Use this value slider to set the default length of still-image clips
in seconds.
Transitions
 Default length: Use this value slider to set the default length of transitions in seconds.
Dialog Warnings
 Reset All: Click this button to reset all warning dialogs.
Playback preferences
Playback preferences aect playback and rendering performance in Final Cut Pro.
Rendering
 Background render: Select this checkbox to turn on Final Cut Pro rendering
operations when the system is idle.
 Start after: Use this value slider to set the amount of time your system is idle, in
seconds, before Final Cut Pro begins background rendering.
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