

Left Arrow: Step forward (moves playhead one frame to the left).Right Arrow: Step back (moves playhead one frame to the right).Shift+L: Shuttle slow right (plays forward in slow motion).Shift+J: Shuttle slow left (plays backward in slow motion).If you're an editor who already knows and uses the J, K, and L keys, there are more advanced shortcuts that will let you navigate your timeline in a more precise way. More Advanced Shortcuts for Navigating Your Timeline (However, if you like the whole linear setup, you might be into it.) Also, you can increase the speed of playback by tapping the corresponding key multiple times-the more you tap, the faster it goes. You can start and stop playback with it, while K just stops playback. Here's a quick explanation of the keyboard shortcuts Ramelan talks about in the video:Ī couple of things to think about: the space bar is better than the K key, I'm just saying. Something as small and seemingly insignificant as keeping your hands on your keyboard rather than switching between it and your mouse can really cut (no pun intended) your editing time down. Okay, this is some 101 stuff, but if you're a newcomer, it's important to know that these keys are essential if you want to avoid having to scrub through your timeline by clicking and dragging the playhead.

Beginner Level Shortcuts for Navigating Your Timeline
