Keyboard
The keys your hands already know.
B/side starts on Media Composer's keyboard. Prefer Premiere, Resolve or Final Cut? Pick that layout and the edit keys move to where your hands expect them. Anything that keyboard has no equivalent for stays on its Media Composer key, so nothing is unreachable. And every key can be rebound to your own: in the Command Palette, find any command by name and drop it on a key or on a button of your own. Your keyboard follows you to every computer.
In B/side for Mac the keys a browser keeps for itself are yours too: ⇧⌘W closes the project, as in Media Composer.
Play
| Play backwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. With Stop held, steps one frame back. In trim mode, trims back a frame, hold to keep going. | J |
|---|---|
| StopAvid’s K. Held with J or L, steps one frame. | K |
| Play forwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. In trim mode, trims forward a frame, hold to keep going. | L |
| Play / stopIn trim mode, plays the trim loop instead. | Space |
| Full screen playbackAvid’s Shift-Cmd-F. The same key again, or Escape, comes back. Everything still works while it is up, J K L, marks, cutting. | CtrlF |
Marks
| Mark IN | IorE |
|---|---|
| Mark OUT | OorR |
| Clear IN | D |
| Clear OUT | F |
| Clear both marks | G |
| Go to IN | Q |
| Go to OUT | W |
| Mark clipMarks the shot under the playhead, IN to OUT. | T |
Move
| Previous edit | A |
|---|---|
| Next edit | S |
| Step back one frame | 3or← |
| Step forward one frame | 4or→ |
| Step back ten frames | 1 |
| Step forward ten frames | 2 |
| Go to the start | Home |
| Go to the end | End |
| Previous event | ↑ |
| Next event | ↓ |
Edit
| Splice in | V |
|---|---|
| Overwrite | B |
| Replace | CtrlD |
| Add Edit | CtrlE |
| Top (cut the head off at the playhead) | CtrlG |
| Tail (cut the tail off at the playhead) | CtrlB |
| Lift | Z |
| Extract | X |
| Lift the selected shots | DeleteorBackspace |
| Match frame | N |
| Add a marker | ` |
| Quick transition | \ |
| Add a volume keyframe | ' |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste (shift splices) | CtrlV |
Trim
| Trim the A side | P |
|---|---|
| Trim both sides (roll) | [ |
| Trim the B side | ] |
| Trim back ten frames | M |
| Trim back one frame | , |
| Trim forward one frame | . |
| Trim forward ten frames | / |
| Cycle which side trimsA side → roll → B side → roll. Every roller at once. | Shift' |
| Extend to the markRolls the nearest cut on each enabled track to the IN or the OUT. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches Extend through the Command Palette, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftE |
Timeline
| Page the timeline backHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Up |
|---|---|
| Page the timeline forwardHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Down |
| Focus (zoom in and back)Avid’s H: dive in around the playhead, press again to come back. | H |
| Show all anglesThe whole group at once. Press a number to look at one; whether that CUTS to it depends on whether you may edit. | C |
| Zoom in | Ctrl] |
| Zoom out | Ctrl[ |
Mode
| Trim modeTakes the nearest edit. Then J and L trim, or , and ., Space plays the loop round it, Escape leaves. | U |
|---|---|
| Dynamic trim (land the cut where you stop)With the trim loop playing, K puts the cut on the frame you stopped on. | ShiftT |
| Slip modeThe selected shot stays where it is and shows different frames. The trim keys move the source. | ShiftU |
| Slide modeThe selected shot moves and its neighbours give and take. The cut stays the same length. | AltU |
| Segment modeB/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches this through the Smart Tool, so there is no default to copy. | Y |
| Transition ManipulationDrag a transition’s start or end edge to change that side of it, or its body to slide it across the cut; Option on an edge changes both sides. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer’s is a Smart Tool button, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftY |
| Leave trim / clear the selection | Escape |
Play
| Play backwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. With Stop held, steps one frame back. In trim mode, trims back a frame, hold to keep going. | J |
|---|---|
| StopAvid’s K. Held with J or L, steps one frame. | K |
| Play forwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. In trim mode, trims forward a frame, hold to keep going. | L |
| Play / stopIn trim mode, plays the trim loop instead. | Space |
| Full screen playbackAvid’s Shift-Cmd-F. The same key again, or Escape, comes back. Everything still works while it is up, J K L, marks, cutting. | CtrlF |
Marks
| Mark IN | IorE |
|---|---|
| Mark OUT | OorR |
| Clear IN | DorAltI |
| Clear OUT | AltO |
| Clear both marks | GorAltX |
| Go to IN | ShiftI |
| Go to OUT | ShiftO |
| Mark clipMarks the shot under the playhead, IN to OUT. | TorX |
Move
| Previous edit | Aor↑ |
|---|---|
| Next edit | Sor↓ |
| Step back one frame | 3or← |
| Step forward one frame | 4or→ |
| Step back ten frames | 1 |
| Step forward ten frames | 2 |
| Go to the start | Home |
| Go to the end | End |
| Previous event | Shift↑ |
| Next event | Shift↓ |
Edit
| Splice in | Vor, |
|---|---|
| Overwrite | Bor. |
| Replace | CtrlShiftD |
| Add Edit | CtrlEorCtrlK |
| Top (cut the head off at the playhead) | QorCtrlG |
| Tail (cut the tail off at the playhead) | WorCtrlB |
| Lift | Z |
| Extract | ShiftDeleteorShiftBackspace |
| Lift the selected shots | DeleteorBackspace |
| Match frame | ForN |
| Add a marker | `orM |
| Quick transition | \orCtrlD |
| Add a volume keyframe | ' |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste (shift splices) | CtrlV |
Trim
| Trim the A side | P |
|---|---|
| Trim both sides (roll) | [ |
| Trim the B side | ] |
| Trim back ten frames | ShiftM |
| Trim back one frame | Alt← |
| Trim forward one frame | Alt→ |
| Trim forward ten frames | / |
| Cycle which side trimsA side → roll → B side → roll. Every roller at once. | Shift' |
| Extend to the markRolls the nearest cut on each enabled track to the IN or the OUT. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches Extend through the Command Palette, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftE |
Timeline
| Page the timeline backHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Up |
|---|---|
| Page the timeline forwardHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Down |
| Focus (zoom in and back)Avid’s H: dive in around the playhead, press again to come back. | H |
| Show all anglesThe whole group at once. Press a number to look at one; whether that CUTS to it depends on whether you may edit. | C |
| Zoom in | Ctrl] |
| Zoom out | Ctrl[ |
Mode
| Trim modeTakes the nearest edit. Then J and L trim, or , and ., Space plays the loop round it, Escape leaves. | U |
|---|---|
| Dynamic trim (land the cut where you stop)With the trim loop playing, K puts the cut on the frame you stopped on. | ShiftT |
| Slip modeThe selected shot stays where it is and shows different frames. The trim keys move the source. | ShiftU |
| Slide modeThe selected shot moves and its neighbours give and take. The cut stays the same length. | AltU |
| Segment modeB/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches this through the Smart Tool, so there is no default to copy. | Y |
| Transition ManipulationDrag a transition’s start or end edge to change that side of it, or its body to slide it across the cut; Option on an edge changes both sides. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer’s is a Smart Tool button, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftY |
| Leave trim / clear the selection | Escape |
Play
| Play backwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. With Stop held, steps one frame back. In trim mode, trims back a frame, hold to keep going. | J |
|---|---|
| StopAvid’s K. Held with J or L, steps one frame. | K |
| Play forwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. In trim mode, trims forward a frame, hold to keep going. | L |
| Play / stopIn trim mode, plays the trim loop instead. | Space |
| Full screen playbackAvid’s Shift-Cmd-F. The same key again, or Escape, comes back. Everything still works while it is up, J K L, marks, cutting. | CtrlF |
Marks
| Mark IN | IorE |
|---|---|
| Mark OUT | OorR |
| Clear IN | DorAltI |
| Clear OUT | AltO |
| Clear both marks | GorAltX |
| Go to IN | QorShiftI |
| Go to OUT | WorShiftO |
| Mark clipMarks the shot under the playhead, IN to OUT. | X |
Move
| Previous edit | ↑ |
|---|---|
| Next edit | Sor↓ |
| Step back one frame | 3or← |
| Step forward one frame | 4or→ |
| Step back ten frames | 1 |
| Step forward ten frames | 2 |
| Go to the start | Home |
| Go to the end | End |
| Previous event | Shift↑ |
| Next event | Shift↓ |
Edit
| Splice in | VorF9 |
|---|---|
| Overwrite | BorF10 |
| Replace | CtrlDorF11 |
| Add Edit | CtrlEorCtrl\ |
| Top (cut the head off at the playhead) | CtrlGorShift[ |
| Tail (cut the tail off at the playhead) | CtrlBorShift] |
| Lift | Z |
| Extract | ShiftX |
| Lift the selected shots | DeleteorBackspace |
| Match frame | ForN |
| Add a marker | `orM |
| Quick transition | \ |
| Add a volume keyframe | ' |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste (shift splices) | CtrlV |
Trim
| Trim the A side | P |
|---|---|
| Trim both sides (roll) | [ |
| Trim the B side | ] |
| Trim back ten frames | ShiftM |
| Trim back one frame | , |
| Trim forward one frame | . |
| Trim forward ten frames | / |
| Cycle which side trimsA side → roll → B side → roll. Every roller at once. | Shift' |
| Extend to the markRolls the nearest cut on each enabled track to the IN or the OUT. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches Extend through the Command Palette, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftE |
Timeline
| Page the timeline backHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Up |
|---|---|
| Page the timeline forwardHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Down |
| Focus (zoom in and back)Avid’s H: dive in around the playhead, press again to come back. | H |
| Show all anglesThe whole group at once. Press a number to look at one; whether that CUTS to it depends on whether you may edit. | C |
| Zoom in | Ctrl] |
| Zoom out | Ctrl[ |
Mode
| Trim modeTakes the nearest edit. Then J and L trim, or , and ., Space plays the loop round it, Escape leaves. | TorU |
|---|---|
| Dynamic trim (land the cut where you stop)With the trim loop playing, K puts the cut on the frame you stopped on. | ShiftT |
| Slip modeThe selected shot stays where it is and shows different frames. The trim keys move the source. | ShiftU |
| Slide modeThe selected shot moves and its neighbours give and take. The cut stays the same length. | AltU |
| Segment modeB/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches this through the Smart Tool, so there is no default to copy. | AorY |
| Transition ManipulationDrag a transition’s start or end edge to change that side of it, or its body to slide it across the cut; Option on an edge changes both sides. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer’s is a Smart Tool button, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftY |
| Leave trim / clear the selection | Escape |
Play
| Play backwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. With Stop held, steps one frame back. In trim mode, trims back a frame, hold to keep going. | J |
|---|---|
| StopAvid’s K. Held with J or L, steps one frame. | K |
| Play forwards / shuttleTap again for 2× 3× 5× 8×. In trim mode, trims forward a frame, hold to keep going. | L |
| Play / stopIn trim mode, plays the trim loop instead. | Space |
| Full screen playbackAvid’s Shift-Cmd-F. The same key again, or Escape, comes back. Everything still works while it is up, J K L, marks, cutting. | CtrlF |
Marks
| Mark IN | IorE |
|---|---|
| Mark OUT | OorR |
| Clear IN | AltI |
| Clear OUT | ForAltO |
| Clear both marks | GorAltX |
| Go to IN | QorShiftI |
| Go to OUT | ShiftO |
| Mark clipMarks the shot under the playhead, IN to OUT. | X |
Move
| Previous edit | ↑ |
|---|---|
| Next edit | Sor↓ |
| Step back one frame | 3or← |
| Step forward one frame | 4or→ |
| Step back ten frames | 1 |
| Step forward ten frames | 2 |
| Go to the start | Home |
| Go to the end | End |
| Previous event | Shift↑ |
| Next event | Shift↓ |
Edit
| Splice in | WorV |
|---|---|
| Overwrite | DorB |
| Replace | CtrlD |
| Add Edit | CtrlE |
| Top (cut the head off at the playhead) | CtrlG |
| Tail (cut the tail off at the playhead) | CtrlB |
| Lift | Z |
| Extract | ShiftX |
| Lift the selected shots | DeleteorBackspace |
| Match frame | N |
| Add a marker | `orM |
| Quick transition | \ |
| Add a volume keyframe | ' |
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste (shift splices) | CtrlV |
Trim
| Trim the A side | P |
|---|---|
| Trim both sides (roll) | [ |
| Trim the B side | ] |
| Trim back ten frames | ShiftM |
| Trim back one frame | , |
| Trim forward one frame | . |
| Trim forward ten frames | / |
| Cycle which side trimsA side → roll → B side → roll. Every roller at once. | Shift' |
| Extend to the markRolls the nearest cut on each enabled track to the IN or the OUT. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches Extend through the Command Palette, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftE |
Timeline
| Page the timeline backHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Up |
|---|---|
| Page the timeline forwardHold shift to take the playhead with it. | Page Down |
| Focus (zoom in and back)Avid’s H: dive in around the playhead, press again to come back. | H |
| Show all anglesThe whole group at once. Press a number to look at one; whether that CUTS to it depends on whether you may edit. | C |
| Zoom in | Ctrl] |
| Zoom out | Ctrl[ |
Mode
| Trim modeTakes the nearest edit. Then J and L trim, or , and ., Space plays the loop round it, Escape leaves. | TorU |
|---|---|
| Dynamic trim (land the cut where you stop)With the trim loop playing, K puts the cut on the frame you stopped on. | ShiftT |
| Slip modeThe selected shot stays where it is and shows different frames. The trim keys move the source. | ShiftU |
| Slide modeThe selected shot moves and its neighbours give and take. The cut stays the same length. | AltU |
| Segment modeB/side’s own binding, Media Composer reaches this through the Smart Tool, so there is no default to copy. | AorY |
| Transition ManipulationDrag a transition’s start or end edge to change that side of it, or its body to slide it across the cut; Option on an edge changes both sides. B/side’s own binding, Media Composer’s is a Smart Tool button, so there is no default to copy. | ShiftY |
| Leave trim / clear the selection | Escape |
Changed from Media Composer in this layout.
When a layout gives a key to a different command, the command that had it keeps the same key with Shift. Shortcuts as of 2026-10-11.