Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
editing systems work by referencing to the original media stored on hard disk.
If all the media of a particular clip is already edited into the Timeline then it will
be impossible to extract more frames.
Another way to achieve Split Edits is to use the break-off tabs in the Timeline
and to restrict the flow of video or audio. For example, if the break-off tabs for
Audio 1 and Audio 2 are disconnected then only the video will flow through
when performing an Overwrite Edit. Using the break-off tabs is like turning a
tap on or off. If it's connected it is open - if it's disconnected it is closed.
Drag and Drop Editing
The editing we have done so far has involved opening a clip in the Viewer,
marking an 'in' and 'out' point, and then editing this clip into the Timeline via
the Canvas. It is possible to bypass this method altogether and edit clips
directly from the Browser into the Timeline, or to edit from the Viewer to the
Timeline without involving the Canvas in the equation.
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Create a New Sequence in the Browser (press Apple N).
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Double click the new Sequence to open it - you can rename the
Sequence if you wish.
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In the Browser click once on any of the clips - do not release the mouse
button (open a bin if all your clips are filed away).
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With the mouse button still depressed drag the clip from the Browser
directly into the Timeline. Release the mouse button and your clip will
be edited into the Timeline at the position where you released your
mouse button.
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Do this again with a few more clips and you will see that it is possible to
build a sequence simply by dragging clips from the Browser to the
Timeline.
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Once you have several clips positioned in the Timeline repeat the
procedure, however, this time drag the clip into the middle of the
Timeline. Don't release your mouse button just yet!
