A Mac Dock Layout for Video Editing

Published 06 November 2026 · 5 min read

Editors jump between the timeline, Finder for assets, and a review browser. One crowded Dock slows every export. Use a short edit dock plus hide-on-fullscreen when the client preview goes full screen.

Ordin dock with live window preview on a Mac used for video editing

Edit dock contents

Final Cut, Premiere, or DaVinci
Finder or a file shelf for exports
Review browser (Frame.io, Vimeo)

Enable hide on fullscreen so the dock leaves during client playback, then returns when you exit.

Previews for duplicate project windows

Hover the NLE icon to pick the correct project window without tabbing through duplicates.

Try the layout on your desk for two days. No account. $12.99 once if you keep it.

Download for Mac

Or pay $12.99 · Trial checklist

FAQ

Will the dock cover my video?

Turn on hide on fullscreen for that dock, or float the dock away from the preview monitor.

Related: Fullscreen hide · Finder shelf