How do I delete space between clips in the timeline.

I am adding several hundred photo's to the timeline. When I add them as a group, the the duration of each photo differs. I select a group of photo's, change the duration to 4.00 seconds and the clips change to 4 seconds but then there is a large space between each clip. Is there a way to select a group of clips in the timeline and have them connect to each other? How can I remove the space between clips?


Thanks for your help.

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Mar 17, 2014 4:37 PM

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Mar 18, 2014 2:55 AM in response to cwm1255

What you are describing happens when you have the position tool selected.

Hit 'A' to make sure you are using the select tool (also known as the 'Arrow' tool, hence the 'A' shortcut).


Unfortunately, your screenshots do not show which tool is active, but I am pretty convinced that that is your problem. Like Russ said, their look pretty similar to each other. But they work very differently.


Here is a picture showing the arrow tool (in blue):


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And here is one with the Position tool (again, in blue):


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Mar 17, 2014 7:33 PM in response to cwm1255

The only way I can get a similar result is be using the the position tool (p).


Try this: Create a new empty project. Command-A to select all in your browser. Hit E (append), All your clips will be edited to the timeline. Command-A again if they are not still selected. Control-D to change duration to whatever.


What happens?


Russ

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