Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2) - Manual (Page 107)

Chapter 7 Edit your project 107
Adjust the connection point of a connected clip
By default, connected clips and storylines are connected to the primary storyline at their first
frame, but you can move the “connection point” of a connected clip or storyline. This is useful
when you want to connect a specific frame or audio sample in the connected clip or storyline
with a specific frame or audio sample in the primary storyline.
m Hold down the Command and Option keys, and click the connected clip (or the gray border of
the storyline) at the point where you want to position the connection point.
The connection point is moved to the point where you clicked.
Default
connection point
New connection
point position
Move, trim, or delete clips in the primary storyline without affecting connected clips
If you need to move or trim clips in the primary storyline but want to keep any connected clips
where they are, you can hold down the Grave Accent (`) key while editing to preserve the timing
and position of connected clips.
m To move a clip without affecting connected clips: While holding down the Grave Accent (`) key, drag
the clip to another location in the Timeline (using either the Select tool or the Position tool).
Hold down the Grave Accent (`)
key and drag the clip.
The connected clip
remains in place.
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