… for Apple Final Cut Pro X

Tip #437: Secrets of the Skimmer

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

The skimmer has a hidden feature.

The Skimmer in Final Cut Pro X allows us to quickly review clips in the Browser. But, did you know it has a hidden feature that’s just a keystroke away? It does.

Type Control – Y.

This displays the skimmer info panel, displaying the name of the clip and the timecode location of the skimmer. This makes controlling the skimmer much more precise.