I am trying to place an audio clip in the timeline next to another audio clip but it automatically places itself down below all other tracks and I can't seem to budge it from there. Is there a way I can place the clip where I want? The clip in the screenshot that I want to move is the bottom right green clip labeled "Pileated." I would like to place it two levels up next to the clip labeled "Swainson's Thrush."
You’re trying to place it on a track. There are no tracks in FCP. Does it matter that it’s not adjacent to the other clip? Will it sound different?
If you define the clips by roles, narration, effects, music 1, music 2, you can use the timeline index to group roles into lanes. You have to assign each clip a role. Right click on it and you can set the video or audio role or create custom roles.
You’re trying to place it on a track. There are no tracks in FCP. Does it matter that it’s not adjacent to the other clip? Will it sound different?
If you define the clips by roles, narration, effects, music 1, music 2, you can use the timeline index to group roles into lanes. You have to assign each clip a role. Right click on it and you can set the video or audio role or create custom roles.
It won't sound different, but I'm trying to avoid having more lane levels in the timeline than necessary. With my small-ish 21.5 inch screen it is easy to lose track of bottom lane clips otherwise. I will try your suggestion of assigning each clip a role.
You are using “Show Audio Lanes”. In this mode, the placement of audio is dependent on the assigned roles, like Tom said.
Maybe you should try turning audio lanes off: open the timeline index, click on Roles and click Hide Audio Lanes. You can them back on at any time.
How to Place Audio Clip in the Timeline Where I want it in FCPX 10.5.1?
