THE F O C A L E A S Y GUID E TO FINAL C UT PRO 7 cross fades to build an audio mix where each of the elements blends together in a perfect mix of sound effects, narration and music. Adding Sound Fades There are two ways to add audio fades to the tracks in the Timeline. You can manually plot keyframes, using the technique known as Rubberbanding. Alternatively, the audio mixer can be used to alter the levels. Shifts in levels, using the audio mixer, can be recorded as keyframes, which can then be manipulated in the Timeline. To keyframe fades directly into the Timeline requires a similar process as adding keyframes to effects in the Motion Control window. 1 2 3 Make sure Clip Overlays is switched on and make sure all the clips in the Timeline have been converted to Stereo Pairs. Select the Pen tool at the very bottom of the Toolbar. Point your cursor at the pink lines and the cursor will turn into