How do you add a new video track in Final Cut Pro?

To add a new video track in Final Cut Pro, the correct method is to choose "Add Video Track" from the Timeline options. This command specifically enables users to create a fresh track within the timeline, allowing for additional layers of video content to be arranged independently.

When using the Timeline options to add a new video track, you can maintain an organized structure for your project, making it simpler to manage multiple video layers. This is particularly useful in scenarios like overlaying graphics, creating split screens, or incorporating additional footage without affecting the existing timeline configuration.

Other methodologies mentioned, such as importing a new video file or duplicating an existing track, do not directly create a new track in the timeline. Importing a video file merely adds the file to the library and does not influence the track setup directly. Duplicating a track might copy existing content but does not provide an empty track for new material. Similarly, manipulating the Effects panel pertains to applying visual effects rather than track management. Thus, the selected option precisely addresses the requirement of adding a dedicated new video track.