Operation Manual

CHAPTER 5:

TRIMMING VIDEO

Trim Mode

Generally, after your media files are imported into your library, the next step is to

trim your video clips or set the time limit for image files. Before production, this step

is very important in eliminating unwanted portions of your video clip and to place

more focus on the essential plot of your movie.

Note: After you have modified your file in this mode, a red line will be displayed in the Modes

Wheel to indicate this.

Note: Your original media files will not be manipulated in any way when trimming files that

have been imported into the Library or after it is applied to the Storyboard.

1 Select a media file from the Library by double-clicking on the selected file or

dragging it into the Preview Window. Refer to "Importing into the Library" on

page 27 for more information on importing.

2 To trim files that have already been applied to the Storyboard, simply select the

particular clip by double-clicking and it will be displayed in the Preview

Window.

3 Click the Tri m Mo d e located on the Modes Wheel.

Note: Whenever the mode switches from Preview to another mode for the first time, a dialog

box may appear to notify you that the file will be added to the Storyboard automatically

depending on your Preferences. Refer to "Preferences" on page 39 for more information.

4 Before setting your trim positions, you may play your file. Go to "Previewing

your Library Files" on page 29 for more information on navigation during

playback.