Learn how to perform a Roll Edit in Final Cut Pro for iPad—one of the most essential timeline editing techniques for creating smooth, professional transitions between clips. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll discover how to simultaneously adjust the out point of one clip and the in point of the next, allowing you to refine pacing and timing without changing your overall project length.

Whether you’re a mobile filmmaker, content creator, or iPad video editor, mastering roll edits will help you tighten your storytelling and produce cleaner, more polished cuts. This workflow is perfect for anyone editing directly on an iPad using Apple’s Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Need to reference the original source timecode of a video clip while editing on your iPad? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to view a clip’s source timecode in Final Cut Pro for iPad—a key feature for syncing, referencing, and editing with accuracy, especially when working with multiple clips or multicam footage.

Perfect for mobile video editors, mobile filmmakers, and anyone using Final Cut Pro on iPad for professional editing. Understanding and accessing source timecode is essential for tightening your workflow and collaborating more effectively.