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Multi-Point Editing Overview
Each clip in the Timeline has several draggable handles and click targets that let you perform
different editing tasks using the pointer.
 In point: The left edge of the clip can be dragged to resize the beginning of the clip.
 Out point: The right edge of the clip can be dragged to resize the end of the clip.
 Fade In handle: A handle at the upper left-hand corner of the clip that only appears
when the mouse is positioned over that clip, used to fade the audio in by dragging
it to the right, or as part of a crossfade between two audio clips. Fades can be reset
(eliminated) by double-clicking the fade handle.
 Fade In curve: A handle at the center of the Fade In curve that only appears when the
curve is exposed, used to adjust the power of the fade in. This handle can be dragged
vertically to change the X-Level of the fade, and horizontally to change the X-Point of
the fade. Fade curves can be reset by double-clicking the curve handle.
 Fade Out handle: A handle at the upper right-hand corner of the clip that only appears
when the mouse is positioned over that clip, used to fade the audio out by dragging
it to the left, or as part of a crossfade between two audio clips. Fades can be reset
(eliminated) by double-clicking the fade handle.
 Fade Out curve: A handle at the center of the Fade Out curve that only appears when
the curve is exposed, used to adjust the power of the fade out. This handle can be
dragged vertically to change the X-Level of the fade, and horizontally to change the
X-Point of the fade. Fade curves can be reset by double-clicking the curve handle.
 Level: Considered an editorial characteristic, the level of any given audio clip can be
adjusted via a level overlay running across each clip. The level of any clip can be reset
to the default 0.0 dB by double-clicking the level overlay.
 Position: Clicking anywhere within the middle of a clip in Selection or Range mode,
or on the bottom of Edit Selection mode, lets you drag that clip either forward or
backward in time, or to another track.
Resizing the In and Out Points of a Clip
Trimming the head or tail of a clip in the Fairlight page means to resize the In or Out point of that
clip, making it shorter or longer accordingly.
To resize the beginning or end of a clip:
 To shorten or lengthen clips: Move the pointer over the beginning or end of a clip,
and when it turns into the Resize cursor, drag the In or Out point to the left or right
to change the clip’s length. As you drag the In or Out point of an audio clip in the
Fairlight page, an overlay appears showing the waveform of all available media at the
head (if you’re dragging the In point) or tail (if you’re dragging the Out point) of the clip
you’re resizing.
The overlay seen when resizing the In
point of an audio clip in the Fairlight page
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