---
title: FCPX Shortcuts with Steve Martin
description: Learn how to Edit Faster in FCPX with Steve Martin as he shares a few of his favorite shortcuts and workflows.
image: https://blog.fmctraining.com/hubfs/Editing%20Faster%20in%20FCPX.png
---

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# Classroom in a Blog

# FCPX Shortcuts with Steve Martin

By [Yessenia Fabian](https://blog.fmctraining.com/blog/author/yessenia-fabian) on March 26, 2020

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Here is a sneak peek video of Editing Faster in FCPX with Steve Martin! Follow Steve as he breaks down a few of his favorite shortcuts in Final Cut Pro X.

Editing in Final Cut Pro is easier than ever with these tips from Steve Martin. Steve shares his favorite and speedy editing workflows. This video is a small snippet from our [FCPX Creative Summit recording](https://www.fmctraining.com/conference-recordings/fcpx-creative-summit) package. 

FMC has a full library of over [100+ training session videos](https://www.fmctraining.com/conference-recordings) from our conferences covering topics such as editing with Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blackmagic Design, and more!

 

 

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