Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Contracted View of Timeline
This is very useful when you have a Sequence that is long and you wish to be
able to view the entire Sequence on the screen in front of you. It is also useful
when you wish to expand the Sequence for fine control to allow precise
positioning of the Scrubber Bar.
To make completely clear the difference between Insert and Overwrite Editing
it is advisable to condense the Timeline so the entire contents are visible on
screen. You will then be able to determine the type of edit: if the Timeline has
been made longer, you have performed an Insert Edit; if the length does not
change you have performed an Overwrite Edit.
To be able to see the difference between Insert and Overwrite Editing:
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1
Position the
Scrubber Bar on
a shot change in
the middle of the
Timeline.
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2
Open a shot in the Viewer and mark an 'in' and 'out' point.
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3
Drag the shot from the Viewer
to the Canvas and position it
over the Insert button. Observe
the Timeline as you release the
mouse button and notice all
other shots get pushed further
along the Sequence.
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4
Hold down the Apple key and press the letter 'Z'. This will undo the
action you have just performed.
