… for Apple Final Cut Pro X

Tip #788: The Floating Timecode Window

Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com

The project timecode window displays the current project playhead location.

There are two floating timecode windows in Final Cut Pro X: one for projects and one for source media. Here’s how to use the Project Timecode window.

• Choose Window > Project Timecode to display the floating window.
• Drag a corner to resize it.
• Control-click in the window to copy the currently-displayed timecode.
• Drag the window to move it.

I use this window for most of my edits, just to help me remember where I am.

EXTRA CREDIT

Open the Commands window, search for “timecode” then assign keyboard shortcuts to:

• Toggle the project timecode window open or closed.
• Copy project timecode
• Paste project timecode

Tip #789 illustrates the Source Timecode window.