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Add storylines
Storylines are sequences of clips connected to the primary storyline. They combine
the convenience of connected clips with the precision editing capabilities of the
primary storyline.
You can use storylines for the same purposes as connected clips (such as creating
cutaways, compositing titles and other graphics, and adding sound eects and music).
The unique advantage of storylines is the ability to edit a sequence of connected clips
within the context of the other clips in the Timeline. For example, you can add cross
dissolve transitions to a series of superimposed titles in a storyline and then adjust
the timing of the titles to match clips in the primary storyline. Like connected clips,
storylines can contain both video and audio, or they can be video only or audio only.
Storyline
Audio-only storyline
Primary storyline
You edit storylines using the same methods you use to edit the primary storyline.
You can:
 Add clips: Drag clips to the storyline to add them, or use the standard append, insert,
replace, and overwrite commands.
 Add transitions, titles, eects, and generators: Add eects to a storyline by dragging
them or by using any of the standard commands and keyboard shortcuts.
Note: When you apply a transition to a clip connected to the primary storyline, a
storyline is automatically created for that clip.
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