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Think of a version as a single stream of video on the timeline. Each version can have multiple tracks. While
you can also use sequences on the timeline to accomplish similar results, use versions for the following:
■ Compare two streams, such as an offline and online version. You can use the player in a split view to
compare versions.
■ Create matte containers with an Axis timeline effect, to help you key using a separate fill and matte, for
example.
■ Create different versions of a track or tracks, to try out different effects without affecting each other.
Tracks on the timeline are stacked vertically within a version to help you composite.
Track Indicators and Tools
On the left side of the timeline, in the Patch Panel area, you can find indicators and other tools for working
with tracks and versions.
In the example above, the upper track (version 1 track 2) is highlighted, and therefore selected. To highlight
a track and select all clips on the track, click in an empty space in the Patch Panel area for that track.
The track indicators and tools for this track are (from left to right):
Grab area Grab the handle area of the track to move and reorder a track or group of tracks. As you are
dragging, a red message gives you an indication as to the operation being performed.
Track Collapse/Expand arrow Click to collapse or expand all tracks within a version. You can collapse
tracks to remove clutter from your timeline.
Patch Identifier (Source track) Indicates which source track is patched to the track (in green).
Track Identifier (Destination or Sequence track) Displays the version and track number (in dark grey).
Track Visibility icon Displays or hides the track.
Track Lock icon Enable track lock to prevent editing operations from being performed on the track. A
locked track displays grey diagonal lines.
TIP You can select clips on a locked track if you enable Selection Includes Locked Tracks in the Timeline Options
menu.
Sync Lock icon Enable to maintain sequence sync on a track or tracks.
Video Track indicator Indicates if a track is the primary or secondary track. The primary track can also be
set by moving the focus point on the positioner.
Track Name Drag the area between the Patch Panel area and the timeline to display the track name area.
By default, tracks are named *. Right-click a track, and select Rename Track to add your unique track name.
Adding Tracks and Versions
To add a new video track:
1 On the timeline, select the version you want to add a track to.
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