The Amazing Magnetic Timeline! (This is how to use it)

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @RafaelLudwig
    @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +12

    This is a Fast one! Play it back at 0.5x speed to hear drunk me take you through this tutorial! As always thanks for watching!
    00:00 Intro
    00:27 Getting Clips Onto the Timeline
    00:55 Moving Clips Around Select, Position & Trim Tools
    02:05 Trimming With the Select or Position Tool
    02:48 Trim Tool: Ripple, Roll, Slip & Slide Edits
    03:21 Splitting Clips with the Blade Tool
    03:36 Nudging
    03:53 Editing Video and Audio Separately L Cuts & J Cuts
    04:08 Nudging Audio in Subframes
    04:37 Working Connected Clips
    05:12 Secondary Storylines
    05:30 Compound Clips
    06:12 Gaps & Placeholders
    06:43 Clip Spatial Conform
    06:51 Audio & Video Skimming, and Snapping
    07:05 Timeline Zoom IN & OUT
    07:12 Time Remapping Controls
    07:28 Large Audio Meters
    07:39 Timeline Index (the Hidden Power!)

    • @JashimJalal
      @JashimJalal 3 роки тому +3

      .75x worked!

    • @biggerterry
      @biggerterry 2 роки тому +2

      I think the best playback speed is 0.75% speed. Rafael's voice is fairly natural to listen to, and the motion of the mouse pointer and callouts are much easier to follow. In a few extreme cases I've slowed it to 0.50% for complex key sequences.

  • @HVRIS
    @HVRIS 3 роки тому +16

    I’ve recently started learning final cut from premiere. I’ve watched loads of magnetic timeline videos, this is by far the most concise and easiest video to watch, thank you!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +3

      That's fantastic to hear! Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @YourDriverMike
    @YourDriverMike Рік тому +3

    After 1,100 UA-cam videos I'm finally making the move to FCP, thanks for the crash course!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      Nice! Hope it speeds up your process! If you have any questions about it, let me know!
      Thanks for watching and the comment Mike!

  • @bradbell4022
    @bradbell4022 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent summary! I started on FCP 1.25 and switched to FCPX when released. Would never go back to moviola metaphor. In old FCP, I recall not wanting to touch the 'house of cards' once it was assembled. Move the wrong clip and all the timing slips. Fix it one place, it throws off another. And I didn't use 80% of the tools. FCPX is nothing like this. Sometimes I use 'all-day' Undo to test things, and then back out if it doesn't work, rather than making versions. In 10 years, FCPX has crashed many times, but I've never lost a minute of work, and only had to go to FCPX's own backup once. Old days sucked. I *really* appreciate FCPX. So fast. So simple. And no rendering! And the skimmer!! (I started on tape machines. I'd *repeatedly* spend hours re-watching ALL the footage and STILL not find a missing shot! Today we can use AI transcriptions to do 1st assembly via XML, and text search any other clips within FCPX. Our reliance on what we call 'A roll' means we can automate and use text tools to edit. (Goes to show how far we are from Hitchcock's ideal of 'pure cinema,' ie. visual storytelling, NOT radio with pictures, or pictures of people talking. Turns out I'm a fanboi for FCP and visual storytelling :-) Thanks for great vid

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +3

      The memory of having a client ask to move a section to another part of the edit fills me with dread! It was so painful to do in past NLE's and it would always break something in the timing. Tape to tape days! beta cam! Shuttle and Jog! SD resolution! Oh the dark ages! The old days did indeed suck!
      FCP allows for the fastest in and out of an edit. There isn't anything faster and easier to get to the creative part of it. There is a huge difference between "what the pros use" and "pro work" I love where this is all heading with the new tools available today. AI Editing is coming, but the core idea and story still needs to be solid to make it worth while watching.
      Thanks Brad for the trip down memory lane and the very thoughtful comment!

  • @jordanjk
    @jordanjk 2 роки тому +3

    OMG… my head hurts, because of the amount of knowledge you gave in this video 🤯 well done!!!

  • @davidpurple3698
    @davidpurple3698 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Very helpful. You added a audio clip below the timeline. Is is possible to turn off the attachment to the timeline - so the audio file will stay the same no matter what you do on the timeline. E.g. if you have multiple audiofiles below - you don't when them do move (you want them locked in their position) - to freely move the video clip around without worrying that the audiofiles moves?

  • @thornwebdesign
    @thornwebdesign 17 днів тому

    Super awesome video. I use FCP for all of my videos, but in fairness I think I know nearly next to nothing about what it could actually do for me, this video however has opened my eyes and will probably be watched many times. I am going to check out your next vids about the keyboard shortcuts etc now. Thanks!!!

  • @jonnylakewood7767
    @jonnylakewood7767 3 роки тому +6

    LOL, I had to stop and take a breath. Super great info!!!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      I had to get it in 8 minutes! No time for a break! 😬 I am working a course for FCP where it's way more paced and thoroughly goes through the details. No constrained by youtube requirements. Thanks for watching and the comment Jonny!

  • @AivarsMeijers
    @AivarsMeijers 3 роки тому +6

    This was even more useful than I expected. Wrote down quite a few notes in my FCP shortcut and tip page in Apple Notes.
    Thanks!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +2

      I know! I surprise myself sometimes as well! Thanks for watching Aivars!

  • @bobbygotsch4909
    @bobbygotsch4909 2 роки тому +3

    This is video is so concise. Thank you!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I feel I talked way too fast! need to work on that for future videos. Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @totallycheckthisout
    @totallycheckthisout 2 роки тому +2

    Great video thank you!😊😊

  • @JashimJalal
    @JashimJalal 3 роки тому +3

    The most valuable fcpx video! Nice work!!

  • @eastbayjay
    @eastbayjay 3 роки тому +2

    An 8 minute master class! So much info here.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      Yeah it's a fast one! Thanks for watching and the comment Jay!

  • @tinyearth8769
    @tinyearth8769 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much !!! this video help me a lot

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @siahwya
    @siahwya 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. This is the video I have always needed.

  • @TheFujiwuji
    @TheFujiwuji 9 місяців тому +1

    I can't find a solution anywhere... but my music track keeps going all the way to the bottom, below all the dialogue tracks... and with many dialogue tracks, it's annoying. I wish I could figure out how to get the music track closer to the top, and not have it always be sent to the bottom.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  9 місяців тому

      In this video Around the 2:30 mark I show exactly how to do thisua-cam.com/video/jt0NtS-ja5U/v-deo.htmlsi=ufcUofaZwq5PrzTD
      It’s worth watching the whole video because role based editing is awesome!
      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @diegogdias
    @diegogdias 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic video and explanation. Those little tips are really helpful and surely speed up things. I'm definitely subscribing. Shout out from Brazil.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks for the nice comment and for watching Diego!

  • @YasinHasan
    @YasinHasan 3 роки тому +1

    no wonder premiere pro is industry standard

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +1

      Premiere Pro is Dead. They just don't know it yet. ua-cam.com/video/1nrElrJJXiA/v-deo.html

  • @mard6956
    @mard6956 2 роки тому +1

    Just saved a hour of my life thanks 🙏

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the nice comment Mar!

  • @IvoGretener
    @IvoGretener 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @raquelfernandes1744
    @raquelfernandes1744 Рік тому +1

    i would like to range select a video portion and delete it and the audio track that is attached isnt deleting the same range selection of the audio. How can i delete a portion of the video and delete the same audio portion ? Range selection is removing just the video.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      That’s a great question, not sure if there is a way to do that, I will look into it. Otherwise it’s a great suggestion to send to apple!
      Thanks for watching and the comment Raquel!

  • @bricelettkeman1408
    @bricelettkeman1408 3 роки тому +2

    Great information but maybe slow it down a bit. It’s hard to keep up when you’re trying to learn it for the first time.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      You are 💯 % right, lessons learned for me! I will pace the more appropriately in future videos. Thanks for watching and the feedback Brice!

  • @sumanyukosuri8714
    @sumanyukosuri8714 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the really nice video💛, you have covered almost all shortcuts i didn't even know...was really helpful🙃

  • @AJCoReTV
    @AJCoReTV 2 роки тому +2

    Roll, slip, slide… press T, but how do you activate/button combo for each of the 3? Thx for the video

    • @almiller7240
      @almiller7240 Рік тому +1

      Was confused about this as well. When using the trim tool, ROLL - grab the start or end handle on a clip and move the handle left or right - it will extend or shorten the clip accordingly. SLIP - click and hold somewhere in the middle of the clip, and it will keep the original clip length & timeline position but get a different portion of the footage from the original clip. SLIDE - hold OPTION key, click & hold somewhere in middle of clip, it will keep the original clip length and original clip footage, but slide it to a different position along the timeline. Explained well here: ua-cam.com/video/2Av-i8bJRMs/v-deo.html

    • @AJCoReTV
      @AJCoReTV Рік тому +1

      @@almiller7240 thx!

  • @samonedanyale
    @samonedanyale 2 роки тому +1

    bro... @7:02 i've always wanted to know how to turn "snapping" on and off but I could never find a video regarding it because I didn't even know the term for it😂 thank God I came across your video🙂

  • @nogearneeded
    @nogearneeded 2 роки тому +1

    When I was starting in Final Cut, I despised the magnetic timeline because of the fact that when I delete a segment, or move a segment, anything linked to it gets deleted, which is good in most cases and bad in some. Overall, I learned to love it but I still wish Apple updated FCP to include the enabling/disabling of magnetic timeline.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому +1

      Same, it was a bit of a mind warp to get a hang of, once it did though it was soooooo good for me. I would like apple to introduce better Audio Mixing tools and functions, as well as a robust collaboration workflow. That is the biggest thing missing. Thanks for watching and the comment!

    • @nogearneeded
      @nogearneeded 2 роки тому

      @@RafaelLudwig I agree.

  • @D3410-q4z
    @D3410-q4z Рік тому

    Great video! For some reason on my Final Cut Pro the magnetic feature on the secondary storyline doesn’t work anymore. I’m guessing I disabled something. Do you know what I would need to click on to re enable the magnetic feature for secondary story timeline?

  • @anastasiospapanthymou9750
    @anastasiospapanthymou9750 2 роки тому

    Dear Rafael , is there a way to lock the timeline so it will not move up and down ?

  • @anandadyes4152
    @anandadyes4152 11 місяців тому

    the magnetic timeline makes me want to throw my computer out a window

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  11 місяців тому

      That’s how I feel about track based editing
      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @TheFinalCutBro
    @TheFinalCutBro 3 роки тому +1

    Found your video on twitter! Great and quick explanation of some difficult-to-condense topics! Keep on doing what you're doing brotha!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      Awesome, thank you for watching and the comment Dillon!

  • @ScoobieDee
    @ScoobieDee 2 роки тому

    Great thanks

  • @biggerterry
    @biggerterry 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you. I'm transitioning from Pinnacle Studio (on Windows) to Final Cut Pro on a Mac M1 Mini with Monterey. Lots of unlearning and relearning.
    I've used Skillshare and Ripple Training, but had difficulty with "the basics" of timeline editing. Your short video contains ALMOST EVERYTHING that I needed to get that "muscle memory" of keystrokes for basic editing. Yes, you are fast, but I don't mind at all pausing - trying something on Final Cut (with second monitor) and then going back - maybe two or three times. In doing so, I'm learning those keystrokes and jotting down a "cheat sheet" of the ones crucial for those basic things. I'm surprised someone hasn't produced such a "cheat sheet". The ones that exist are far too complicated.
    Regards.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому +1

      That’s a great idea! I will create a most used keyboard cheat sheet. Thanks for the suggestion Terry! Also thanks for watching and the comment!
      Have a great rest of your day!

  • @oldpiece1n
    @oldpiece1n 9 днів тому

    Can someone plis tell me what to click to move exported audio that is under main timeline not the one from videos ( because this one doesn’t have the option detach audio ) but the one that I exported I want to layer them more pro with sound and cut to pieces moving freely under timeline but I don’t know how to disconnect them from main timeline and move freely

  • @JashimJalal
    @JashimJalal 3 роки тому +1

    Holy!!! Jamppacked!!! This one requires a save whilw i figur out th eins and outs. Gpas and palceholders!!!! OMG!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      I filmed it all in one breath! Gaps and placeholders are super useful!

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 Рік тому +2

    WARNING!!! Play @ 25% speed lol. Way too fast for my head.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому +1

      I 100% agree, way too fast, lesson learned. Thanks for watching and the comment Made in Canada!

  • @AkeiraJanee
    @AkeiraJanee 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Do you know how to reverse the timeline time back to counting correctly ? In my Final Cut Pro at the beginning of the video in the first 3 minutes it’s saying 37:18/31:00 instead of 3:00/31:00 it’s like in reverse idk how to really explain it 😩😩😭

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      Not exactly sure what you are seeing here, may you email (on the about page on the channel) me screen grabs of what you are seeing? Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @donaldf.houtgraaf6274
    @donaldf.houtgraaf6274 Рік тому +1

    Mannn... this is an avalance of commands! : ) But very useful. Tnx so much as a oldby from Premiere and a newby in FCP!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      Yeah it was jam packed and a bit too fast in retrospect. Welcome to FCP and Thanks for watching and the comment Donald!

    • @donaldf.houtgraaf6274
      @donaldf.houtgraaf6274 Рік тому

      @@RafaelLudwig Never to late to learn! Like me: (it's my route) 66 : )

    • @donaldf.houtgraaf6274
      @donaldf.houtgraaf6274 Рік тому

      @@RafaelLudwig My first (very simple) one ua-cam.com/video/fwdkOGPQabw/v-deo.html

  • @TommyMacTube
    @TommyMacTube 2 роки тому

    I just got the new version, and im having trouble, the clips use to move out of the way or scoot down and snap together. Now im not able to do that, the clip jumps out of position and I have to connect all the clips together to move as one, its so annoying. compared to how I use to work which was faster and more efficient

  • @RogerAVHansen
    @RogerAVHansen 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, you're back :)

  • @barandbeyond3763
    @barandbeyond3763 2 роки тому

    How do you get broll to magnetize like aroll...i have to line it up perfectly so theres no gaps.. Please help

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      Use secondary storylines, select the b-roll clips you want and press "Option G". Now you'll have all the features of the magnetic timeline - around the 5:00 mark in the video. Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @PaulMDiaz
    @PaulMDiaz 3 роки тому +1

    Good stuff and thank you. Wish you would have taken a pause in between, got lost quickly and had to go back. Gave up after the second or third time.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      Sorry about that! Yeah it's a fast one! Thanks for watching and the comment Paul!

  • @rojoratatatata4002
    @rojoratatatata4002 2 роки тому +2

    This is how a tutorial is supposed to be, learn something other creators !

  • @MixiMera
    @MixiMera Рік тому

    This is sooo frustrating! I am used to ScreenFlow which does it right, but when I come to FCP it does everything wrong. What is going on? I drop a file to the TL and then I want to delete it but it deletes even the file to the left of it, WHY? FRUSTRATING. I try to extend a clip's right side in the beginning of my video and it is impossible. Everything moves the wrong way regardless of what I do. WHY? FRUSTRATING. FCP Feels like a super great product, but the Magnetic Timeline drives me crazy. Everything I do takes 4-5 time longer to establish. I create short 1-10 minute videos and do not see the benefits of an MTL. Can someone explain why this MTL makes sense?

  • @chonnikanvoovongforbj4655
    @chonnikanvoovongforbj4655 Рік тому

    how to change from Roll Edit ot Slide edit?

  • @LuisMarquez80
    @LuisMarquez80 2 роки тому +1

    My brain hurts now

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      I edited this one a bit TOO tight and fast! Thanks for watching and the comment Luis!

  • @GoodLifeInSpain
    @GoodLifeInSpain 2 роки тому

    The Magnetic Timeline is perhaps the biggest F-you to professional editors that Apple has done in recent memory.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      That sounds similar when film editors complained about NLEs being used. Just wait until A.I. Is editing Hollywood features better than any pro editor, the day will come!
      I understand the potential frustration with the magnetic timeline, it’s not for everyone. It’s just another tool there if you need it.
      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @jalins6
    @jalins6 Рік тому

    All of that is great and fantastic. But you forgot the most important part. How to even get the magnetic timeline back in the first place, if it somehow got turned off. Not one of these tips do me any good if my magnetic timeline isn't working to begin with. You should've shown how to turn it on in the first few seconds of the video,

  • @AllanDrJones
    @AllanDrJones Рік тому

    Nobody else's brain hurts halfway through..?

  • @notarant5107
    @notarant5107 3 роки тому +1

    You can tell he really *DIDN'T* want to make this video. Because, it makes NO sense how fast he's going

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      Ha! It’s true! It was fast! Future ones will be paced. Thanks for the feedback!

    • @notarant5107
      @notarant5107 3 роки тому

      @@RafaelLudwig I guess man. keep up the good work.

  • @TheDevilsTalk
    @TheDevilsTalk 3 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @gimlet23
    @gimlet23 2 роки тому

    i would like to see someone use this with an actual movie with sync dialogue and music and sfx and multiple layers of video, vfx, titles etc.....and then do it in say a 30 minute long sequence and do some dynamic trimming and keep everything in sync.....i do not see how this software has any real world "pro" application.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      That's one of it's strengths, keeping everything in sync. Organization is very easy and once organized super powerful. The biggest weakness is collaboration. Once that is figured out, It'll be used more often. There have been many features, and documentaries edited on FCP. Avid is still king in that area though.
      Thanks for watching and the comment Andy!

    • @gimlet23
      @gimlet23 2 роки тому +1

      @@RafaelLudwig I would love to see a demonstration on a dialogue scene, it is hard to wrap my head around these tutorials because they are not based in a real world exercise, it is just vague features of the software.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      @@gimlet23 check out This Guy Edits, he uses FCP exclusively and does lots of that style editing. ua-cam.com/channels/cPuBEAwuF6XWXkcXJXJwsg.html

  • @tranmanhtuan1173
    @tranmanhtuan1173 2 роки тому +1

    useful, but too fast, :( huhu

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому

      I agree 💯! Thanks for watching!

  • @mannatuu
    @mannatuu 3 роки тому +1

    too fast buddy

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  3 роки тому +1

      100% True! Definitely a learned lesson for future videos - Pace accordingly! Thanks for watching and the feedback JK!

  • @brucemacneil
    @brucemacneil Рік тому +1

    Too much - lots of info but for a beginner like me, a bit overwhelming.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      I agree. This one was too fast as well. I will do better for future videos. Thanks for watching and the comment Bruce!

    • @brucemacneil
      @brucemacneil Рік тому

      @@RafaelLudwig Thanks for the reply. Have a look at the vids on my channel to see where many of your audience is in terms of editing. I want to improve a little.
      Thanks again.

  • @propagandauniverse
    @propagandauniverse Рік тому +1

    STOP TALKING SO FAST - SLOW IT DOWN!

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      I agree, it was the one an only time I edited a video so fast. Lesson learned. Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @criticaltinker
    @criticaltinker Рік тому

    we can't even see what you're doing. remove the subtitle. we understand English.

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  Рік тому

      Subtitles? I had to rewatch this video to make sure there were none baked in. Are you referring to the autogenerated subtitles that UA-cam has? You can turn those off by pressing the CC icon on the right side of the UA-cam player controls.
      Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @MauroMarcenaro
    @MauroMarcenaro 2 роки тому +1

    too much fast, speak, , rthis is not a lesson but a race

    • @RafaelLudwig
      @RafaelLudwig  2 роки тому +1

      You are 100% correct! Way too fast! Thanks for the feedback

  • @ivlog3663
    @ivlog3663 Рік тому

    The music in the background is horrible and make this otherwise beautifully made video unwatchable 😢

  • @hellohogo
    @hellohogo 2 роки тому

    unnecessarily complicated and ultimately slower on complicated edits. don't delete the wrong audio clip because for no logical reason it deletes every clip it's appended to. if fcpx got rid of the magnetic timeline it would be nearly perfect

    • @8020Alive
      @8020Alive 8 місяців тому

      Not true. Audio can be independent of video on FCP