Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
A Roll edit adjusts both sides of an edit point at the same time by trimming the end of the first clip and the be-
ginning of the second clip simultaneously. Because both sides are adjusted by equal amounts, a Roll edit doesn't
affect the overall duration of the edited sequence. Using the Trim tool to select both sides of an edit point dis-
plays a yellow bracket around the end of the first clip and the start of the second clip if extra media is available.
This allows you to perform a Roll edit to the skimmer position using the same Shift+X keyboard shortcut used
with the Ripple edit.
Let's use Bump in the Night to perform a Roll edit between the fifth and sixth clips in the sequence. The cut
between these two shots happens as the actress shines the lamp into the room. Let's use the Roll tool to shorten
the first clip while lengthening the second clip at the same time.
1.
Open the Bump in the Night Project in the Timeline.
2.
With the Trim tool, select both sides of the edit point at 01:06:07 in the Timeline between Scene 8 Slate
57 Take 2 and Scene 8 Slate 58 Take 2.
3.
Drag the edit point 1 second and 13 frames to the left to 01:04:18 in the Timeline. Notice how only the
edit point moves along the edited sequence, and the rest of the clips remain unaffected.
4.
Play back the edit to see the result.
Performing a Slip edit
The third type of edit that can be performed using the Trim tool is a Slip edit. This changes the content that is
referenced within a clip's In and Out points. As the duration of the clip itself is not changed, the clip retains the
same position in the Timeline and the duration of the overall edited sequence remains unaffected. Clicking in-
side a clip with the Trim tool initiates a Slip edit and displays inward-pointing brackets around both ends (see
Figure 6.6). This allows you to hold down on the clip and drag left or right to slip the content to an earlier or
later part of the footage.
Figure 6.6
A Slip edit changes the content within a clip's In and Out points.
View the sixth clip in the Bump in the Night sequence (Scene 8 Slate 58 Take 2). This shot represents Katie's
point of view, with the camera panning from the toy box to the alphabet blocks on the floor. Let's say you want
to remove the camera pan and replace it with a static shot of the alphabet blocks from later in the clip. Let's try
that now:
1.
Open the Bump in the Night Project in the Timeline.
