Every week, Frame.io Insider features a top-tier contributor sharing indispensable tips, tools, and techniques that streamline their editing workflow. This week, Chris Salters reveals how the Add Edit command can dramatically speed up your cutting process in Adobe Premiere Pro.
While the Razor tool is a familiar mouse-based method for splitting clips, the Add Edit shortcut (Ctrl/Cmd+K) achieves the same result without ever touching the mouse. Simply position the playhead where you want a cut, ensure the clip (or clips) is selected, and press Ctrl/Cmd+K to split instantly. Because the command is responsive, you can add edits in real time as the timeline plays—ideal for slicing footage to match a music beat.
Quick cuts with Add Edit
The Add Edit command can target a single clip, all clips under the playhead, or every clip across all selected tracks. To cut through every clip beneath the playhead, hold Shift while pressing Ctrl/Cmd+K. This bulk‑cut feature is a major time‑saver when working on multi‑track sequences.
Give your mouse a break and let the keyboard do the heavy lifting—your workflow will thank you.
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Chris Salters
Chris Salters is a freelance video editor who cuts commercials and brand films. Based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, he spends his free time cycling, woodworking, and being a Dad. Chris is fueled by coffee and rewarded by beer.