2.1

Editing a Sequence Associated with a Story
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Extending a Segment into Another Timing Block
By default, video and audio edits do not cross timing block boundaries. If you try to extend a
media segment beyond the boundary of a timing block, the timing block enlarges to match the
duration of the segment. If you want to extend a segment beyond the timing block, for example,
to create an L-cut, you need to use the extend segment feature.
A common L-cut involves replacing some of the video in a segment while keeping its audio. The
extend segment feature allows you to extend video (and NAT if available) beyond the boundary
of a timing block without affecting the SOT track and the VO track. Use the position indicator to
specify the end point of the extended segment.
The following illustration shows a selected segment (Video plus NAT plus SOT) in the first
timing block. The position indicator is in the middle of the second timing block, which is the
location into which you want to extend the segment. The tool tip for the Extend/Retract button
displays “Extend.”
After you click the Extend/Retract button, the video and NAT for the selected segment extend
into the second timing block. The selected video and NAT overwrite the video and NAT in the
second timing block, without affecting the SOT. The Extend/Retract button turns orange and its
tool tip changes to “Retract.” This indicates that the selected segment is extended and you can
click the button to retract it to its original position, as shown in the following illustration.