User Manual

Using Dual-Image Playback During Trims
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The monitors and the Timeline update to reflect the trim.
Using Dual-Image Playback During Trims
Dual-image playback lets you view A-side and B-side frames in real time while performing a
trim. You can play through the transition by using the J-K-L keys or the Play and Trim buttons.
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Using the Dual Image Play option disables real-time effects.
To use dual-image playback during trims:
1. Double-click Trim in the Settings list in the Project window.
The Trim Settings dialog box opens.
2. Select the Dual Image Play option in the Features tab.
3. Click OK.
4. Select a transition for trimming.
For more information, see “Selecting Trim Sides” on page 737.
5. Press one or a combination of the J-K-L keys.
As the transition plays, notice that both the A-side and B-side of the trim play back in the
Trim monitors.
6. When you see or hear the point at which you want to trim, press the space bar to stop
playback and update the transition in the sequence.
Trimming During a Playback Loop
An alternative method for trimming is to view the transition continuously in a playback loop and
use the keyboard to adjust the transition in 1-frame or 10-frame (8-frame for 24p) increments
until you achieve the trim you want. You can perform this procedure using single-roller or
dual-roller trims.
To trim during a playback loop:
1. Select a transition for trimming.
For more information, see “Selecting Trim Sides” on page 737.
2. Click the Play Loop button to repeatedly play the selected transitions.
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To make adjustments to the playback loop for preroll, postroll, or intermission intervals, see
“Reviewing Trim Edits” on page 746.
3. Press a keyboard equivalent to perform a Trim function.