Apple Final Cut Express HD - Manual (Page 62)

62 Part II Learning About the Final Cut Express HD Interface
Moving Windows
There are several ways you can move windows in Final Cut Express HD. You can move a
window by clicking its title bar, and then dragging it to a new position and releasing
the mouse button. You can also hold down the Command and Option keys, and then
click anywhere in a window and drag it to a new position.
Using Different Screen Layouts
Final Cut Express HD comes with a set of predefined screen layouts. These layouts
determine the size and location of the four main windows in Final Cut Express HD (the
Browser, Viewer, Canvas, and Timeline), along with the Tool palette and audio meters.
Some screen layouts include additional windows, such as the Tool Bench. Choose a
layout that maximizes your screen space in the best way for your source material,
editing function, screen resolution, and monitor type.
To choose a screen layout:
m Choose Window > Arrange, then choose an option from the submenu.
If none of the existing layouts meet your needs, you can create and save additional
screen layouts that you’ve arranged yourself. See “
Customizing Screen Layouts ” on
page 138 for more information.
Showing and Positioning the Dock
When you use Final Cut Express HD, your screen space may be limited by the
presence of the Dock. You can make the Dock smaller so it takes up less room on the
screen. You can also hide the Dock, so it only appears when you move the pointer
over its (hidden) position. Another option is to position the Dock somewhere else on
the screen. The default is on the bottom, but you can also choose to place it on the
left or right side of the screen.
Decide how you think you’ll work best, then modify the Dock settings. You can then
rearrange the windows in Final Cut Express HD to accommodate the position of the Dock.