Add Freeze Frame not working

Hello!

I'm using FCP 10.5.4 on a 2021 M1 iMac and I'm trying to insert a freeze frame using ⌥+F and/or EDIT | ADD FREEZE FRAME. Neither technique works. The clips is split into two, but the freeze frame is not added. I checked the Command Editor to see if the keys had been remapped, but they have not — it still indicates ⌥+F Insert/Connect Freeze Frame. I've used this technique many times in the past on a late-2012 iMac, so I'm not sure why it wouldn't work now on a 2021 iMac.

My only workaround at the moment is to SHARE | SAVE CURRENT FRAME, then reinsert it.

Does anyone have any ideas about what might be going on? Any suggestions I might try to resolve this?

Thanks!

Chris

Posted on Aug 15, 2021 9:50 AM

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Grini

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 12:59 AM

Good new, I have a work around.

I am having the same problem in FCP. In fact, the problem is inconsistent. On one clip, Freeze Frame works for part of the clip and not for other parts of the clip. I've tried all sorts of work arounds and finally found a work around. I will do a video on my YouTube channel in the next few days. - "GriniFlix"

In short, here are the steps to the work around:

1: Select the clip in the timeline that is NOT working with Freeze Frame.

2: Create a compound clip of this clip. (option)⌥+G or RIGHT CLICK on the clip. (You are creating a compound clip, even though only one clip selected)

3: Type the name of the new compound clip (you can even use the same name as the original clip).

4: Press OK. Now you can action Freeze Frame ⌥+F anywhere along that particular clip.

You need to repeat this process for any clips that are having the same problem in your time line with FREEZE FRAME.

Let me know if this works for you.

APPLE - please take note and fix this bug.

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