Apple MA261Z/A User Manual - Page 722

Keyframing Tools in Final Cut Express HD Three tools in the Tool palette allow you to add, modify, or remove keyframes on a parameter's keyframe graph line in the keyframe graph area. Pen tool Pen Smooth tool Pen Delete tool  Pen: Allows you to add keyframes to a parameter in the Motion tab or Timeline keyframe graph by clicking it (you can also press the P key).  Pen Delete: Lets you delete a keyframe from a parameter by clicking the keyframe itself (you can also press the P key twice).  Pen Smooth: Allows you to smooth a keyframe's interpolation by clicking the keyframe itself (you can also press the P key three times). Keyboard Modifiers for the Pen Tool To use the Pen tool most efficiently, use these keyboard modifiers:  Press the Option key while the Selection tool is active to temporarily enable the Pen tool, then click a parameter in either a keyframe graph area or in the Timeline to add a keyframe at that point.  To remove the keyframe with the Pen Delete tool, hold down the Option key and click an existing keyframe.  Control-click a keyframe and choose Smooth from the shortcut menu to add Bezier handles to the keyframe. See "Smoothing Keyframes" on page 734 for information on Bezier handles. 722 Part IX Effects