Learning about the viewer, P. 81) – Apple Final Cut Express 4 User Manual
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Chapter 6
Viewer Basics
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To open a sequence clip in the Viewer from the Timeline or Canvas, do one of
the following:
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In the Timeline, double-click the clip.
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In the Timeline or Canvas, move the playhead over the clip, then press Return or Enter.
The clip on the lowest-numbered track with Auto Select enabled is opened in
the Viewer.
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In the Timeline, select the clip and press Return or Enter.
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Drag the clip from the Timeline to the Viewer.
Learning About the Viewer
The following is a quick summary of the Viewer controls. For a more detailed description
of Viewer controls, see the sections starting with “
Sprocket holes
indicate that this is
a sequence clip.
Clip name and the
project it’s in
Tabs
Out point
Marking
controls
Transport
controls
In point
Shuttle control
Jog control
Scrubber bar
Recent Clips
pop-up menu
Generator pop-up menu
Playhead
Marker
View pop-up menu
Current Timecode field
Timecode Duration field
Zoom pop-up menu
Image display area