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Apple Final Cut Express 4 User Manual

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Part VI

Rough Editing

To create a new sequence in the current project:

1

Do one of the following:

 Choose File > New > Sequence.
 Control-click in the Viewer, then choose New Sequence from the shortcut menu.
 Press Command-N.

A new sequence appears with the name highlighted, so you can change its name
right away.

2

Enter a name for the sequence, then press Enter or Return.

To have Final Cut Express prompt you for a sequence preset each time you create
a new sequence:

1

Choose Final Cut Express > User Preferences, then click the General tab.

2

Select the “Prompt for settings on New Sequence” option.

To determine the default number of tracks for new sequences:

1

Choose Final Cut Express > User Preferences, then click the Timeline Options tab.

2

Under “Default Number of Tracks,” enter the default number of video and audio tracks
you want created.

To delete a sequence from the current project:

1

Select the sequence you want to delete in the Browser.

2

Do one of the following:

 Choose Edit > Clear.
 Press the Delete key.

Note: Deleting a sequence from your project does not affect the media files on disk.