Operation Manual

Editing Clips

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Preview a Clip in the Preview Window

To preview a media clip in the preview window, do this:

1. Click the clip or effect you want to preview. The clip appears in

the preview window.

Note: When previewing clips in the workspace, ensure that the

preview window is in Clip mode. If the preview is in Movie mode, click

the Clip button before previewing a clip.

2. Locate the point at which you want to begin your preview. You

may do this in one of the following ways:

• Drag the Timeline slider.

• Drag the preview window slider.

• Enter a timecode in the timecode box.

3. Press . The preview starts from the point you have specified.

4. Use the playback buttons to control the preview.

Preview an Effect in the Preview Window

Previewing effects is an important step in ensuring not only that the

effect is applied to the proper clip in the proper location, but that the

intensity of the effect is suitable for that location in the movie. You

will likely preview effects constantly as you apply them to the

workspace, and it is a good idea to preview your movie at regular

intervals to ensure that your editing is proceeding as you planned.

To preview an effect in the preview window, do this: