Q: Can't bring only part of my mp4 file from my events to my project
Hi! I'm new to this forum and final cut, and I would really appreciate the help. I'm making a highlight video and I have a few game-length mp4 clips in an event on final cut pro x 10. However, the clip in the event has a thin yellow trim around itself, even before clicking on it. When I try to select only a part of the clip to drag into my project, the entire clip immediately highlights, thus not allowing me to use only MY highlights. It's only allowing me to drag in the entire game.
In the same event I have another game that's also an mp4 file and that one works fine. I can edit and splice and select parts of it to my liking.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. thank you very much
Final Cut Pro X, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)
Posted on Aug 22, 2016 9:41 AM
Sounds like you have the whole clip selected. If you want to drag a selection in an already selected clip hold the Option key. You can also use Opt-X to drop the selection. Or use I and O to mark In and Out points for your selection.
Posted on Aug 22, 2016 9:53 AM