How to Disable the Magnetic Timeline

Final Cut Pro X: How to Disable The Magnetic Timeline

Disable the magnetic when editing and deleting clips. These great techniques will help you to take control of your timeline’s main storyline and connected clips.

How do I disable the Magnetic Timeline?

This video runs through how to disable the magnetic timeline.

How to Disable the Magnetic Timeline
Switching between the awesome functionality of the Magnetic Timeline and the Position Tool gives an extra level of control in your edits.

Timeline Navigation Tips & Shortcuts – Edit Quicker

Master timeline navigation with these great tips.

Precision Timeline Navigation & Useful Editing Shortcuts


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My Final Cut Pro X help tutorials aim to answer the tricky questions that users come across every day. These are great classes if you want to learn Final Cut Pro X and each lesson or tip will guide you through in easy to follow steps.


If you are a beginner looking for tutorials in Final Cut Pro X take a look at my free introductory lesson “Final Cut Pro X Beginner Tutorial: Import, Edit & Export in 25 Minutes” which will get you started. This basic tutorial gives you a full run through of how to what you need to know in order to edit videos.

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