A good Mac workspace for video editors opens Final Cut Pro, Finder, Frame.io or Safari and Slack. ClapSnap opens all of them at once when you double clap, so your day starts without clicking through the Dock.
Editing apps take a while to load libraries, so opening them first, together with the review notes, gets the slow part out of the way while you settle in.
The apps
| App | Why it is in the list |
|---|---|
| Final Cut Pro | The edit |
| Finder | Footage and exports |
| Frame.io or Safari | Client review notes |
| Slack | Producer and client messages |
Clap or snap?
Double clap. Edit suites are usually private, so a clap is easiest and works from the couch.
The routine
Clap twice and make coffee: Final Cut loads its library, Finder shows the footage drive, and the client's notes are open by the time you are back.
Tips for video editors
- Swap in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve if that is your editor.
- Use Air Mouse to scrub or scroll a review page while you sit back to watch.
- Plug in footage drives before you clap so the library finds its media.
See the other workspace setups, or how ClapSnap compares with other ways to launch apps.
Set up the video editor workspace
- Install ClapSnap. Download ClapSnap and allow microphone access when macOS asks.
- Add the apps. In Settings, add Final Cut Pro, Finder, Frame.io or Safari and Slack.
- Choose double clap. Edit suites are usually private, so a clap is easiest and works from the couch.
- Turn on launch at login. So your workspace is a gesture away every morning.
Questions
Does ClapSnap slow down rendering?
No. It is a light menu bar app that listens for a clap; it does no heavy processing.
Can I use it with a Mac Studio and external mic?
Yes. Any microphone macOS can use works for clap detection.
Try ClapSnap. Double clap or snap to open your whole Mac workspace, and steer the cursor with your hand. Pay what you want, minimum €8, one-time purchase, with a 14-day refund. Get ClapSnap