Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 296)

296 Part VI Rough Editing
To change the properties of multiple clips in a Browser column:
1 Select the desired clips.
For more information, see Chapter 5, “ Browser Basics ,” on page 65.
2 Control-click the column of one of the selected clips, then choose a new setting or
option from the shortcut menu.
Viewing and Changing Clip Properties
in the Item Properties Window
If you find yourself constantly scrolling through the Browser to find particular clip
properties, you can save yourself some time by viewing the clip’s properties in the Item
Properties window instead.
Viewing and Modifying Clip Properties
The Item Properties window displays a detailed view of each clip’s properties in a
consistent, organized way.
To view and modify clip properties:
1 Select a clip in the Browser or Timeline, or double-click a clip to open it in the Viewer.
2 Do one of the following:
 Choose Edit > Item Properties, then choose an option from the submenu.
 Control-click a clip in the Browser, then choose an option from the Item Properties
submenu in the shortcut menu.
 Press Command-9.
3 In the Item Properties window, click a tab to see and modify a clip’s properties.
Finding a Clip’s Media File
With the exception of internally generated clips (such as slugs or color bars), all clips
have a media file path in their Source property.
To identify the media file to which a clip refers:
1 Select a clip in the Browser, then choose Edit > Item Properties > Format (or press
Command-9).
The Item Properties window appears, displaying all of the properties of the clip. The
clip’s Source property contains a file path to the clip’s media file. In some cases, the
entire path may be truncated to fit within the limits of the window.
2 Click Cancel, press Command-. (period), or press Escape to close the Item Properties
window without making any changes.