
EDITING
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Providing the
default setting,
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Trimming Feedback, is switched on in Preferences, a twin display in the Viewer will
visually show the changing edit points.
These two methods enable you to trim in a primitive way: you can slice with the
Blade, or you can drag the end or beginning of a clip at the edit point to lengthen
or shorten a shot. These techniques are basic and effective.
For more refi ned and precise trimming, you need to access the Trim tool.
Working with the Trim Tool
Press the letter T to select the Trim tool.
This gives you more control to work with.
Using the Trim tool enables you to perform
Roll, Slip, and Slide ...