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533Final Cut Pro User Guide
2. Double-click the edit point you want to trim in the timeline.
The precision editor appears, presenting an expanded view of your outgoing and
incoming shots. The edit point is represented by a vertical line in the center of the
precision editor. The outgoing clip and the clips before it appear in the top part of the
storyline. The incoming clip and the clips after it appear in the bottom part.
The dimmed portions of clips to the right and left of the edit line are the unused
portions of media that are available for trimming (called media handles). You can skim
over these areas to view and play back the media as you decide where to trim.