Well the honest truth is, there is no ONE layout that is the most efficient for FCP.  In my case, I use up to a dozen different interfaces depending on the task at hand.  I’ll literally switch layouts over the course of the day depending on what I’m doing.

Here’s a few examples to get you guys started thinking on using your layouts more efficiently…..

Now first off, I’m on a 27″ iMac for these images since it’s useless to try to grab screen grabs of dual monitors, but you get the gist.  So here’s your Standard View.  Not bad but gives you too much room for everything.