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BASIC EDITING TECHNIQUES CHP. 3
Trimming events
This section describes simple ways to trim events. You can also use the Trimmer window to trim events. For
more information, see Using the Trimmer window on page 93.
Tip: You can apply a ripple edit after trimming an event. For
more information, see Applying post-edit ripples on page 72.
Trimming an event
During the trimming process for a video event, both the last thumbnail image on the event and the Video
Preview window show the last frame in the event, allowing you to edit events very accurately.
1. Move the cursor over the edge of the event. The cursor changes
when properly positioned ( ).
2. Drag the edge of the event to trim it.
Since a multimedia file often has both a video and an audio
component, both events are trimmed (or extended) as a group unless
you ungroup them or temporarily suspend grouping by clicking the
Ignore Event Grouping button ( ). For more information, see Grouping
events on page 125.
Trimming an event beyond its end
You can trim an event beyond its end, extending it as a result. Once extended, the event loops as a default. A
notch indicates where the looped event repeats.
Alternately, you can turn looping off and make the last frame of a video event repeat (a freeze frame) for the
remaining duration. A notch appears at the point in the event where the video ends and the freeze frame
begins. For more information, see Loop on page 117.
Trimming adjacent events
You can trim adjacent events simultaneously. Press while dragging the common edge between two
adjacent events. The trim adjacent cursor appears ( ).
Trimming
grouped events
at the same time
Ctrl +Alt
Press Ctrl+Alt over the
boundary between two events...
...and drag left... ...or right to trim both events at once.