FCP: Change video display from film frames to icon

Yesterday when I drug a video into FCP it showed up as a single icon. Today when I do that, it shows up as a series of film frames. I must have accidentally changed something somewhere. Any suggestions on how I can get the videos to show up as a single icon again? Thanks!

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 1:55 PM

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Nov 21, 2025 3:33 PM in response to CampfiresMike

You're very welcome. You will likely save yourself lots of time by going through a few FCP tutorials to get acquainted with the UI and workflow. Here are 3 that are recommended around here:


Steve at Ripple Training’s 60 minute FCP tutorial overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqUP7Zgeuck


Final Cut Bro getting started  https://youtu.be/L3bZ-ETKZ8U


Izzy Video tutorials. Older so the UI looks different but the concepts are still correct. https://youtu.be/_jvyrnQpR1E?list=PLp5SAgbM8S87n1qvv34-PAU2zMHLlXyfb

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