Operation Manual

Chapter 5: Working with Effects
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Preview an Effect
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.
Preview an Effect in the Preview Window
To preview an effect in the preview window, do this:
1. Click the effect in the Timeline. The media clip the effect is
applied to appears in the preview window.
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 Play. The preview starts from the point you have
specified.
4. Use the playback buttons to control the preview.