Visual QuickStart Guide [Electronic resources] : Final Cut Express HD for Mac OS X

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  • Modifying Audio Transitions

    Final Cut Express offers only two audio transitions; both are cross-fades. One is a 0 dB (decibel) cross-fade. The standard default is a +3 dB cross-fade. The +3 dB amplitude increase of the default cross-fade is designed to compensate for any perceived volume drop during the transition, but the only way to decide which cross-fade works best to finesse your audio edit is to try them both and trust your ears. You can adjust only the duration of audio transitions.

    To modify the duration of an audio transition:

      Figure 13.35 ).

      Figure 13.35. Adjusting the duration of an audio transition in the Timeline. Dragging a transition's edge affects the length of the transition but does not alter any underlying edit points.

    • Or do this:

    1.

    Control-click the transition; then choose Duration from the shortcut menu.

    2.

    In the Duration dialog box, enter a new duration.

    3.

    Click OK.

    Tip

    • Duration is the only adjustable parameter for the audio cross-fade transitions in Final Cut Express, but you can build your own cross-fades. Set up the audio clips you want to transition between on adjacent tracks. You can adjust the clips' overlap and then set Level keyframes to sculpt your special-purpose cross-fade.