To efficiently copy crop settings from one clip to another in Final Cut Pro, the most common method is using the Copy/Paste Attributes function. This allows you to transfer specific effects and adjustments, including cropping, from a source clip to one or more destination clips.
As the reference notes, one option is to "manually apply the same settings," which would involve recreating the crop settings on each clip individually ("recraft this"), but the copy/paste method is significantly faster for applying settings across multiple clips.
Using Copy and Paste Attributes
This is the recommended workflow for replicating crop settings.
Steps:
- Select the clip that has the crop settings you want to copy in the timeline.
- Go to the Edit menu and select Copy (or press
Command + C). - Select the clip(s) in the timeline where you want to apply the crop settings. You can select multiple clips by holding down the
Commandkey while clicking them. - Go to the Edit menu and select Paste Attributes (or press
Shift + Command + V). - In the "Paste Attributes" window that appears, ensure that the Crop checkbox is selected under the "Video Attributes" section.
- You can also choose to paste other attributes like Transformations, Distort, Effects, Color Corrections, etc., simultaneously if needed.
- Click the Paste button.
The crop settings from the source clip will now be applied to the selected destination clip(s).
Manually Applying Crop Settings
While less efficient for bulk application, you can, as mentioned in the provided text, "manually apply the same settings." This involves opening the Video inspector for each clip and adjusting the crop parameters (Trim, Crop, Ken Burns) to match the source clip's settings. This is typically only practical if you are applying settings to just one or two clips or making minor adjustments.
| Method | Efficiency for Multiple Clips | Ease of Use | Precision (Manual Input) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copy/Paste Attributes | High | Very Easy | Perfect Match |
| Manual Application | Low | Requires Repetition | Requires Careful Matching |
Using Copy/Paste Attributes ensures that your crop settings are uniform across all selected clips, saving significant time compared to manual adjustment.
