As an editor, you will do well to learn the trimming tools. GeniusDV has a good overview of each of the tools- roll, ripple, slide, and slip. It also talks about the importance of handles and how to use the Trim Edit window. Seriously- these tools are your friends. Take a moment to learn them, get comfortable using them, and your editing will definitely speed up.

Read the tutorial here.

There are some things in Final Cut that you can live without – until you learn about them. Things like the ripple and roll tools. Alex Gollner has a quick video tutorial that will make using these tools even faster.

Watch the video tutorial here.