In FCPX I would like to add a "gap" clip above my main timeline edit so I can add markers - see http://fcpx.tv/Pages/tips6.html for the idea.
This will then be the length of my edit.
Unfortunately I have not found a way to drag a gap clip or insert a gap clip other than add a small clip at the beginning and end and ad on in the middle (which I don't really want to do. Any ideas?
Thanks
I found a workaround that works for now but would like to know if my question above can be answered.
1. I added a basic title with no letters above my storyline and stretched it the full length.
2. I added my markers.
3. Disabled the clip by using "V" but still had visible sign of the markers which helped.
I can still navigate to the markers using the Tags display in the lower left and as long as it is disabled there is no additional rendering.
Happy for now.
Alan Apple Mac wrote:
In FCPX I would like to add a "gap" clip above my main timeline edit so I can add markers …
drag from Generators a Black clip to your project, adjust length, switch it off.
... but what is the idea behind that, to apply markers to a 'stealth' track, instead to the storyline?
The simplest way is Opt-V to add a gap clip at the beginning of the project. Then drag it out of the timeline to connect it to the video. The magnetic timeline will close the space. The gap clip is transparent and takes no processor overhead.
"... but what is the idea behind that, to apply markers to a 'stealth' track, instead to the storyline?"
Basically I miss the timeline markers that used to be in FCP 7 and before - by using a single clip above my storylinre this efectively gives me the same option.
Alan Apple Mac wrote:
… Basically I miss the timeline markers that used to be in FCP 7 and before - by using a single clip above my storylinre this efectively gives me the same option.
but … your storyline IS the timeline ....
why not applying the markers there?
the storyline defines the timing, the content, the pace, the … story. If you change any position there, your 'marker track' is completely useless/out of synch!
(sorry for being stubborn, but I really don't understand why TWO, independent ( ! ) timelines are needed for one project 😉 )
I just find it easier to see a blank clip with just the markers - it works for me and as Tom says "The gap clip is transparent and takes no processor overhead." so to me it is just dandy.
Of course Apple could bring in the timeline markers back and also the coloured options. I know there are 3 now but it could be better.
Thanks for your concerned comments btw - have a nice xmas
Alan Apple Mac wrote:
I just find it easier to see a blank clip with just the markers …
ok, .... personal preferences, nothing to argue about.-
thanks for your patience!
I'm trying to teach a friend FCPX, and he's used to think in 'tracks' too, and we often 'battle' about usage/user interface/interface concepts! 😁
a Happy Holidays too!
Rather than use a gap clip, try a placeholder clip.
how to add a gap clip above main storyboard
