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Changing track height
You can change the height of individual tracks by dragging their borders in the track list. In the example below, the main video track
is fairly large to show the details of the scene while the two tracks above it, which are overlays, have been resized to a shorter
height.
Using the track list
This section describes the different controls in the track header of each track. Some controls are specific to either video or audio
tracks.
Video track header
Button or Control Name Description
Minimize track height Minimizes track height.
Maximize track height Maximizes track height.
Track number and color Track numbers and colors help organize a multitrack project.
Track name (scribble strip) Allows you name a track. To name a track, double-click the scribble strip and
type the track’s name.
Track motion Track motion is used to move a video track across a background. Picture-in-
picture effects and scrolling title sequences are two simple cases where this
tool is important.
Track FX Adds track effects plug-ins.
Mute Temporarily mutes playback of the track so that you can focus on other tracks.
Solo Isolates a track for playback.
Compositing Mode Determines how the transparency in a video track is generated.
Make Compositing Child Creates a parent/child compositing relationship with the track above.
Audio track header
Button or Control Name Description
Minimize track height Minimizes track height.
Maximize track height Maximizes track height.
Track number and color Track numbers and colors help organize a multitrack project.
Track name (scribble strip) Allows you name a track. To name a track, double-click the scribble strip and
type the track’s name.
Arm for record Prepares a track for recording. You may record directly into audio tracks. A
track is ready when you see the recording meter appear on it.
Record Input Allows you to choose a recording device.
Track FX Adds track effects plug-ins.
Mute Temporarily mutes playback of the track so that you can focus on other tracks.
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