{"id":154342,"date":"2021-05-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=154342"},"modified":"2021-05-11T13:48:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T18:48:29","slug":"tips-for-using-lumafusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/tips-for-using-lumafusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Using LumaFusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-with-robust-user-friendly-features-lumafusion-is-perfect-for-aspiring-videographers-here-are-10-things-you-should-know-first\"><span id=\"with-robust-user-friendly-features-lumafusion-is-perfect-for-aspiring-videographers-here-are-10-things-you-should-know-first\">With robust, user-friendly features, LumaFusion is perfect for aspiring videographers. Here are 10 things you should know first. <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No other mobile video editing app is as affordable, feature-packed, and user-friendly as LumaFusion. We\u2019ve written about how&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/lumafusion-video-editing-app-for-ipads\/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=tweet&amp;utm_content=i-tried-lumafusion,-heres-why-you-should-too&amp;utm_campaign=2-2021-twitter\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">LumaFusion is the best video editing app for iPads<\/a>, highlighting the app\u2019s inclusion of features found in more expensive non-linear editors (NLEs), while keeping costs to a one-time $30 payment. More importantly, the app works across most iOS and iPadOS devices, making it an excellent choice for anyone on the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accessibility of the app, both in its ease of use and price, as well as its availability across mobile Apple devices, lowers the barrier of entry for beginners, indie filmmakers on a budget, and anyone who needs to splice a few clips together. Better yet, it acts as a teaching tool for learning the distinct language of editing videos. While the app is good enough for producing client work, it can also be a stepping stone for more advanced software, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/premiere-pro-editing-hacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Premiere Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/davinci-resolve-speed-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">DaVinci Resolve<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/stabilize-footage-in-final-cut-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Final Cut Pro<\/a>. But, more on that later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OBN-XOR5xG4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, as easy as it may be to use, newcomers who have never operated an NLE may have a hard time understanding how to navigate the app. Conversely, users who have some experience editing videos will find their way in no time. Still, there&#8217;s a lot to uncover under LumaFusion\u2019s beginner-friendly fa\u00e7ade, if you\u2019re willing to look. Admittedly, the $30 price point is on the higher end of the App Store, but, after using it for the past few months, I believe it\u2019s worth every dollar. If you wish to make videos of any kind, LumaFusion is the on-ramp to making that happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the top ten things I wish I knew before using LumaFusion. If you\u2019re not sure about the app, whether it\u2019s because of money or lacking in specific features, I recommend you take a look below. Maybe you\u2019ll change your mind. And, if you do, these ten facts should help you have a better grasp of LumaFusion <em>before<\/em> you even open the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-using-an-ssd-still-takes-up-internal-storage\"><span id=\"1-using-an-ssd-still-takes-up-internal-storage\">1. Using an SSD Still Takes up Internal Storage<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clips and files are visible from LumaFusion when connecting a storage drive to the device\u2014in my case, an iPad Air 4\u2014but it isn&#8217;t possible to edit off the drive. Instead, using any part of the clip, regardless of length, automatically triggers its download.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn\u2019t plan to use my iPad as a video editing machine, and now my paltry 64GBs of storage\u2014more like 30GBs after downloading apps, games, and media\u2014limit what I can do. While my iPad Air 4 is powerful enough to edit 4K clips seamlessly, the storage hinders me from doing so, as 4K files are astronomically large. I can live with that, though, so long as I wipe my drive of all clips after each edit. If you plan on editing long videos or using 4K files, do it on a device with plenty of storage. Alternatively, there are two drives that you can edit off of\u2014the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-portable-ssds-for-videographers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Gnarbox<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.westerndigital.com\/products\/portable-drives\/wd-my-passport-wireless-pro-hdd#WDBVPL0010BBK-NESN\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">WD My Passport Wireless Pro<\/a>\/<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.westerndigital.com\/products\/portable-drives\/wd-my-passport-wireless-ssd#WDBAMJ0010BGY-NESN\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">SSD<\/a>\u2014but their high price undermines the app\u2019s affordability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-exporting-to-final-cut-pro-is-possible-now-for-a-fee\"><span id=\"2-exporting-to-final-cut-pro-is-possible-now-for-a-fee\">2. Exporting to Final Cut Pro Is Possible Now\u2014for a Fee<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve never used Final Cut Pro X, but I know a huge community of dedicated users exists. One of my favorite YouTube videographers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Znqt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Daniel Schiffer<\/a>, makes absolute magic with the Apple-only NLE. What does Final Cut Pro have to do with LumaFusion? Well, you can export projects as FCPXML .zip files to work on Final Cut Pro. Essentially, this makes it so you can start doing a rough cut of your footage remotely from your iPhone or iPad and transfer that over to your macOS device when you&#8217;re ready to edit on Final Cut Pro. Overall, the process is pretty seamless. You can transfer the FCPXML file containing the timeline date without the media to save on storage and export time. You can then re-link the media back to the timeline when loading Final Cut Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do decide to export the file with media, there are a few hitches. Assets like photos, titles, and music aren&#8217;t re-linkable on Final Cut Pro, so you\u2019ll need to add them again. Regardless of exporting with media or not, many effects, such as LUTs, Chroma Key, and audio effects, aren&#8217;t supported on Final Cut Pro, meaning you\u2019ll have to add all that back. A full list of what\u2019s supported can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lumatouch.clickhelp.co\/articles\/#!lumafusion-reference-guide-publication\/using-this-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">reference guide<\/a>, which contains more information on this topic and more\u2014more on that later.&nbsp;The video below has a hands-on guide on exporting from LumaFusion to Final Cut Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JHG2AA6kQYU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All this is nice, but it\u2019s the one feature not included with LumaFusion. Instead, you\u2019ll need to fork over another $20 for the privilege of exporting FCPXML files. Not ideal, really, but considering how much other NLEs cost, it\u2019s not a bad deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-can-export-directly-to-youtube-or-vimeo\"><span id=\"3-you-can-export-directly-to-youtube-or-vimeo\">3. You Can Export Directly to YouTube or Vimeo<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No need to worry. This comes included with the purchase of LumaFusion. Once you\u2019re done editing, you have a few options to export. If you want to upload the video manually, you can choose to export the video to your <strong>File<\/strong> folder. Or, you can choose to export to <strong>YouTube<\/strong> or <strong>Vimeo<\/strong>. I\u2019ve done the former twice at this point, and had no issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exporting directly to YouTube isn&#8217;t without its faults. While you can set the title, description, category, and tags, doing so is tedious. If you plan on writing a lengthy description with time codes, affiliate links, and all the other stuff YouTubers cram in there, don&#8217;t. It&#8217;s best to sign in to YouTube and edit the video&#8217;s description instead. If you need to get the video out there immediately, doing a direct YouTube export is an option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-color-correcting-is-dead-simple\"><span id=\"4-color-correcting-is-dead-simple\">4. Color Correcting Is Dead Simple<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cameras these days produce rich colors, but they can always use a touch-up. Whether it\u2019s increasing the exposure to lighten a darker shot or increasing the saturation to make colors pop, color correcting does just that\u2014it corrects the color that\u2019s already there. Color correcting on other NLEs can be complicated, but the color correcting in LumaFusion is not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Color correcting footage starts in the <strong>Color Presets<\/strong> tab of the <strong>Color &amp; Effects<\/strong> section. There are several presets to choose from. These presets are stylized, and I wouldn&#8217;t use them on my videos, but they\u2019re there. You can adjust any of the presets to your liking, though so it\u2019s possible to tone down some of the more exaggerated ones. Purists can color correct their raw footage without any help from LumaFusion by selecting the <strong>Original<\/strong> preset. From there, it\u2019s as simple as moving the sliders until the color looks right. There are sliders for exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and midtones (Gamma), as well as for saturation and hue. For a more heavy-handed approach, the color sliders are there. Be careful, though. The sliders are sensitive, and it\u2019s easy to get carried away. Just mess around with the sliders until it looks right to you. And, if you don\u2019t like it, hit the trashcan to bin it and start over.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-you-can-import-luts\"><span id=\"5-you-can-import-luts\">5. You Can Import LUTs&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whereas color-correcting fixes the color, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-establish-a-location-by-using-color-grading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">color grading changes the shot\u2019s color<\/a> to change the mood or vibe. On LumaFusion, the only way to achieve that is by messing with the color sliders in the <strong>Color Presets<\/strong> tab, but it\u2019s not exactly the best way to do it. As I said, the three sliders are sensitive, and they\u2019re limited, too. LumaFusion is just not built for color grading, and that\u2019s okay. Thankfully, it\u2019s possible to apply LUTs in LumaFusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>LUTs<\/strong> tab includes two dozen LUTs that you can apply to your footage as a one-click color grade. If you\u2019re not familiar with LUTs (look-up tables), they\u2019re basically a color preset. You can adjust the intensity of the LUT by moving the slider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-WZRZx2Cf9w?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LumaFusion&#8217;s batch of free LUTs includes FiLMiC LUTs for color grading FiLMiC Log V2 and V3 footage from the FiLMic Pro app\u2014this is a big deal for phone videographers. The remaining LUTs are okay to start with, but they&#8217;re not great, which is why importing your own LUTs is such a tremendous feature. While you can create your own LUTs or buy them from your favorite YouTuber, we\u2019ve got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/29-free-luts-for-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">13 free LUTs<\/a> for you to download. It\u2019s worth mentioning, though, that not all LUTs are for all cameras or situations, so keep that in mind as you\u2019re applying them to footage. And, make sure to color correct before applying a LUT, as it\u2019s important to have good color before color grading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-hands-off-audio-with-audio-ducking\"><span id=\"6-hands-off-audio-with-audio-ducking\">6. Hands-off Audio with Audio Ducking<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the four effects tabs, the audio one is probably the weakest. The effects and filters work well enough, but applying the different filters and effects is often tedious. Using the audio makes me want to switch to Resolve, but there&#8217;s one silver lining. The audio ducking feature automatically adjusts sound levels, lowering music and other sounds when a subject speaks and returning to normal after. If you\u2019ve never done any audio ducking, it\u2019s the practice of adjusting audio levels when a subject speaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, you\u2019d have to manually adjust audio levels on other NLEs, but on LumaFusion, you only need to set the track with the speakers as the <strong>Master<\/strong> track and the music track as the <strong>Auto<\/strong> track in the <strong>Audio Editor<\/strong>. LumaFusion will then automatically detect when subjects speak and adjust the levels automatically. To tweak the speed, threshold, and start and end time, visit the <strong>Ducking<\/strong> tab in the <strong>Settings<\/strong> menu\u2014it\u2019s on the bottom-right corner of the app and looks like a question mark inside a gear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-creating-unique-effects-with-keyframes-is-easy\"><span id=\"7-creating-unique-effects-with-keyframes-is-easy\">7. Creating Unique Effects with Keyframes Is Easy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animating effects by adding keyframes sounds like an advanced technique, and it can be on other NLEs, especially with more complicated effects. However, the keyframes feature on LumaFusion is easy to grasp, and you can start making effects right away. You can even save those effects to use on future projects. You can re-create the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-_ksNuvP2bk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Ken Burns effect<\/a> in the <strong>Fit &amp; Frame<\/strong> effects tab by selecting a clip, placing a keyframe at the beginning, zooming in, and placing another keyframe at the end. When you play the clip back, you\u2019ll see it gradually zooms in on the image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2g4bUs8bYWE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost all of the effects on the app can be animated with keyframes, opening up the possibility for more creative edits. I wanted for my title to make an entrance on a video I was working on, so I animated it to slide by following the tutorial above. Because I saved it, I can use it on my next project. It\u2019s worth messing around with the keyframes to see what you can come up with. I, for example, took the Gaussian Blur and faded it in slowly to bring attention to the title. There\u2019s so much else you can do with keyframes, and it routinely blows my mind that the app is $30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-you-can-change-the-layout-and-work-in-landscape-or-portrait-mode\"><span id=\"8-you-can-change-the-layout-and-work-in-landscape-or-portrait-mode\">8. You Can Change the Layout and Work in Landscape or Portrait Mode<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sounds like boilerplate marketing copy, but it\u2019s true\u2014<em>you&nbsp;<\/em>can work however you want. You can use LumaFusion on iPhones and iPads in landscape or portrait mode, with your finger, pen, keyboard, trackpad, or mouse. You can even change the layout of the workspace by selecting any of the six available workspace layouts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look, working in vertical mode on an iPhone isn&#8217;t something I would do, primarily because I don\u2019t own said iPhone, but&nbsp;<em>you&nbsp;<\/em>can. Go for it. And, if you don\u2019t like where the media window is, change the layout. It\u2019s that simple. I prefer to work on the iPad using my Logitech Folio Touch case, which includes a keyboard and trackpad, but I\u2019ve been known to use a mouse. And, I frequently use the touchscreen for finer control of the timeline or sliders. The level of interactive control LumaFusion gives the users should be the rule, not the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-pulling-up-the-keyboard-shortcuts-guide-is-a-pro-move\"><span id=\"9-pulling-up-the-keyboard-shortcuts-guide-is-a-pro-move\">9. Pulling up the Keyboard Shortcuts Guide Is&nbsp;a Pro Move <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Shortcuts\" class=\"wp-image-154398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=300,209 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=277,193 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=359,250 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=543,378 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=560,389 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Keyboard-Shortcuts-11.jpg?resize=150,104 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>There are two more pages of shortcuts. Use them! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For touchscreen users, LumaFusion does a nice job of making everything accessible with touch\u2014you\u2019ll just need to learn what each icon does. There\u2019s also a ton of&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lumatouch.clickhelp.co\/articles\/#!lumafusion-reference-guide-publication\/gestures-table\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">touch gestures.<\/a>&nbsp;Most of the icons are easily decipherable. Keyboard and trackpad\/mouse users can click on those same icons or use the keyboard shortcuts. With a limited amount of storage space in my neocortex, I, too, dread learning new software shortcuts. Luckily, LumaFusion has a handy cheat sheet of sorts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holding the <strong>Command<\/strong> key for a few seconds brings up an overlay with three pages worth of keyboard shortcuts. Everything you need to know is on the cheat sheet, so use it often. I haven\u2019t memorized every shortcut, and I probably never will, so I\u2019m glad the keyboard shortcuts guide is a click away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-unlock-the-full-potential-with-the-reference-guide\"><span id=\"10-unlock-the-full-potential-with-the-reference-guide\">10. Unlock the Full Potential with the Reference Guide<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think the shortcuts guide is useful, to quote&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4cia_v4vxfE\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">BTO\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;famous song, \u201cYou Ain\u2019t Seen Nothing Yet.\u201d I don\u2019t make a habit of reading software manuals, or listening to BTO, honestly, but this one you should read from cover to cover. It\u2019s not long, and they make sure to cover everything while keeping it concise. There are two versions of the guide, a PDF and an online version, both of which you can view&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/luma-touch.helpscoutdocs.com\/article\/87-reference-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>. There\u2019s also&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/luma-touch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LumaFusion-Reference-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">this version<\/a>,&nbsp;which is just slightly outdated but has a better format. The former is perfect for downloading to view on your device\u2019s PDF reader, while the latter is better if you want to be able to search and view tutorial videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless, both of them have the same information and reading it will make you a better editor. 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