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Avid Media Composer Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Avid Media Composer shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
Avid Media Composer is the long-standing professional nonlinear editor used across film and broadcast post-production. Its default keyboard is built around J-K-L shuttle playback and single-letter marking and editing commands for fast, two-handed cutting.
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All Avid Media Composer keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 5 more controls in the table below
Playback 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | ␣ |
| Play Forward (J-K-L) | L |
| Stop (J-K-L) | K |
| Play Backward (J-K-L) | J |
| Step One Frame Forward | → |
| Step One Frame Backward | ← |
| Go to Sequence Start | ↖ |
| Go to Sequence End | ↘ |
| Slow Forward (quarter speed) | KL |
| Slow Backward (quarter speed) | KJ |
| Move 10 Seconds Forward | ⌥→ |
| Move 10 Seconds Backward | ⌥← |
Marking 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark IN | I |
| Mark OUT | O |
| Go to Mark IN | Q |
| Go to Mark OUT | W |
| Mark Clip (IN to OUT around extent) | T |
| Clear Mark IN | ⇧I |
| Clear Mark OUT | ⇧O |
| Mark IN (alternate) | E |
| Mark OUT (alternate) | R |
| Go to Previous Marker | ⌃⇧← |
| Go to Next Marker | ⌃⇧→ |
Editing 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Splice-in (Insert Edit) | V |
| Overwrite Edit | B |
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Extract | X |
| Lift | Z |
| Save Sequence | ⌘S |
| Redo | ⌘Y |
| Replace Edit | N |
| Split Segment / Add Edit | ⌘E |
| Delete Selected Segment | ⌦ |
| Insert Video Dissolve | \ |
Trim 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Trim One Frame Earlier | , |
| Trim One Frame Later | . |
| Trim 10 Frames Earlier | M |
| Trim 10 Frames Later | / |
| Trim Start of Segment to Position Indicator | ⇧[ |
| Trim Position Indicator to End of Segment | ⇧] |
Timeline 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous Segment / Cut | A |
| Next Segment / Cut | S |
| Zoom In Timeline | ↓ |
| Zoom Out Timeline | ↑ |
| Zoom to Entire Sequence | ⇧↑ |
View 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Source / Record Mode | ⎋ |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Avid Media Composer shortcut?
- Avid Media Composer has 46 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Avid Media Composer product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Avid Media Composer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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