Play, cut, trim and organise faster in Final Cut. macOS-only, with the classic J-K-L editing core.
Every video editor learns J, K and L first: J plays in reverse, K stops, L plays forward, and tapping J or L again speeds up playback. With your other hand on I and O to set the in and out points of a range, you can scrub footage and mark selections without ever reaching for the mouse. This three-finger rhythm is what makes experienced Final Cut editors look so quick.
Final Cut's edit commands are single letters too. W inserts a clip, E appends it to the end of the timeline, D overwrites, and Q connects a clip above the primary storyline. ⌘ + B blades the clip at the playhead, and the tool keys (A select, B blade, T trim) switch how you interact with the timeline. Toggle N for snapping when you want clips to click into place. The same playback keys carry over to Premiere Pro if you switch editors.