Operation Manual

Chapter 5
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Trim Mode for Image Files
Naturally, image files don’t need to be trimmed. The time duration of the
appearance of the image file may be set along with the image’s resize if desired.
1 Once your image files have been imported into the Library, double-click on an
image file or drag it in order to display it in the Preview Window. Refer to
"Importing into the Library" on page 30 for more information on importing.
2 To modify 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 on the Tri m Mo de from the Modes Wheel.
 To Resize, select one of the options from the drop-down menu.
 Stretch: This option will stretch your media file to fill out the
screen but will not keep the aspect ratio.
 Letterbox: This option will fit your media file into the Preview
Window but (unlike Fit to output size) will keep the aspect
ratio of the media file and won’t crop the image.
 Crop: This option will fill out the Preview Window with the
original size but will crop the image.
 Enter the time for the image to appear in the Duration box by using
the arrows or inputting a numeral.
 Click Revert to revert to the original trim.
 Or click Clear to start over.
4 Click Apply when complete. Be sure to set your preferences for applying to the
Storyboard. Go to "Edit Preferences" on page 46 for more information.