2.6 Editing on the Timeline
2.6.1 Move Clips
Clips can be moved horizontally on the Timeline in order to change the timing of their occurrence. They can also be moved vertically through the Layers of the same Screen or from one Screen to another.
[Left-click+Drag] a Clip to move it.
[Left-click+Drag] on the Timeline to draw a selection frame around the Clips you want to move, then [Left-click+Drag] one of the Clips in the selected group to move the whole group.
Clips can also be moved horizontally on the Timeline by first locking the Duration time slider and then by modifying the value of the In or the Out time sliders located in the Shared Clip Properties window section.
2.6.2 Change Clip Duration
Clip duration can be changed using any of the following methods:
Place the cursor over the beginning or the end of a Clip (its In or Out point). The cursor’s appearance will change showing a double-ended arrow instead of the regular mouse pointer. [Left-click+Drag] the In or the Out point to change the Clip’s length (i.e. extend or reduce its duration). This method works as well when multiple Clips are selected.
Click on the Clip to select it. Enter new values in the In and Out time sliders located in the Shared Clip Properties window section.
2.6.3 Set a Clip’s In or Out Point
Setting a Clip’s In or Out point will move it on the Timeline until it’s beginning or end matches the position specified by the Playhead’s location. The Clip’s duration will not be altered.
Set Clip In Point
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+Home] to set the Clip’s In point; or
[Right-click] on a Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Set clip in point}.
Set Clip Out Point
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+End] to set the Clip’s Out point; or
[Right-click] on a Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Set clip out point}.
2.6.4 Set Clip Fade In/Out Points
Setting a Clip’s Fade In point or Fade Out point will move the Clip on the Timeline until the highest part of the fade slope matches the current position of the Playhead.
Set Clip Fade In Point
Position the Playhead on the Timeline where you want the selected Clip’s fade in to be complete.
Click on the Clip to select it.
Set the Fade In point by using one of the following methods:
Press [Ctrl+Shift+Home]; or
Select {Edit > Set clip in point} from the Timeline menu; or
[Right-click] on the Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Set clip in point}.
Set Clip Fade Out Point
Position the Playhead on the Timeline where you want the selected Clip’s fade out to start.
Click on the Clip to select it.
Set the Fade Out point by using one of the following methods:
Press [Ctrl+Shift+End]; or
Select {Edit > Set clip out point} from the Timeline menu; or
[Right-click] on the Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Set clip out point}.
Clip fade in and fade out times are set in the Shared Clip Properties window section of the Timeline module.
2.6.5 Trim Clip In or Out Point
Trimming a Clip In or Out point will change the selected Clip’s duration by moving its beginning or end to match the Playhead’s current position. Multiple Clips can be trimmed at the same time.
Trim Clip In Point
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+[ ] to trim the Clip’s In point; or
[Right-click] on a Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Trim clip in point}.
Trim Clip Out Point
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+ ] ] to trim the Clip’s Out point; or
[Right-click] on a Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Trim clip out point}.
2.6.6 Duplicate Clip
Duplicating a selected Clip will create a copy of it in a newly created Layer located beneath it. It is possible to accomplish this operation with multiple selected Clips.
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+D] to duplicate the Clip; or
Click on a Clip to select it. Select {Edit > Duplicate Clip} from the Timeline Editor menu.
When duplicating a Clip, it is also possible to position it in any Layer that exists.
Click on a Clip to select it. Press [Ctrl+Left-click+Drag] to duplicate the Clip and position it in any Layer that exists.
2.6.7 Slice Clip
Slicing a Clip will separate it into two distinct Clips.
Position the Playhead on the Timeline where you want the Clip to be sliced.
Click on the Clip to select it.
Slice the Clip by using one of the following methods:
Press [Ctrl+B]; or
Select {Edit > Slice} from the Timeline menu; or
[Right-click] on the Clip to open a contextual menu. Select {Edit > Slice}.
If the sliced Clip is a Media Clip, the In and Out time sliders for the new Media Clips created will be set to reflect the Playhead’s position when the slicing occurred. The In and Out time sliders for Media Clips are in the Media Properties window section.
2.6.8 Snapping
Snapping is a Timeline editing function that facilitates Clip alignment.
Press [Shift] while moving a selected Clip to enable Snapping.
If Snapping is enabled, the Clip that you are moving on the Timeline will automatically align with or snap to the edge of another Clip in range. White vertical lines appear at the edges of the Clips that are in range.
Snapping can help ensure you don't accidentally insert or overlay a Clip onto another when dragging Clips around within the Timeline.
Snapping also works between the edge of a Clip and the Playhead, Edge of a region with both a clip and the Playhead. In most of the case you will see a cyan hint bar or the Playhead turning cyan.
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