Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.0.9) User Manual
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Chapter 8
Edit your project
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Move, trim, or delete clips in the primary storyline without affecting connected clips
If you need to move or trim clips in the primary storyline but want to keep any connected clips
where they are, you can hold down the Grave Accent (`) key while editing to preserve the timing
and position of connected clips.
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To move a clip without affecting connected clips: While holding down the Grave Accent (`) key, drag
the clip to another location in the Timeline (using either the Select tool or the Position tool).
Hold down the Grave Accent (`)
key and drag the clip.
The connected clip
remains in place.
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To trim a clip without affecting connected clips: While holding down the Grave Accent (`) key, trim
the clip using any method, including ripple edits, roll edits, slip edits, and slide edits.
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To delete a clip without affecting connected clips: While holding down the Grave Accent (`) key,
select the clip and press Delete (or press Command-Option-Delete).
For more information about removing clips or ranges that have connected clips, see
on page 115.
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To switch to an alternate clip in an audition without affecting connected clips: While holding down
the Grave Accent (`) key, select the pick in the Audition window.
For more information, see
Use auditions to try out clips in your project
on page 284.
In all of these cases, the connected clip (or clips) remains exactly in the same position, with its
timing preserved.
If you remove clips or ranges involved with connected clips and storylines without holding down
the Grave Accent (`) key, special rules apply. For more information, see
on page 115.