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4. Use the 1, 3, 4, and 6 keys on the numeric keypad to trim the current event edge:
• Press 1 to trim one video frame left, or press 3 to trim one video frame right (or hold Ctrl+Shift+Alt while rolling the mouse
wheel).
• Press 4 to trim one pixel left, or press 6 to trim one pixel right (or hold Ctrl+ Shift while rolling the mouse wheel).
Depending on the current zoom level, the trim duration will vary.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary.
Splitting events
You can create multiple, independently functioning events from a single event by splitting it. Splitting creates a new ending point
for the original event and creates a starting point for the newly created event.
Splitting an event does not alter the original media. The original media file’s information is there, but is omitted for playback based
on where the event’s starting or ending point occurs on the timeline.
When split, the two new events are flush against one another. The two events can be moved independently.
Splitting an event
1. Select the events to be split. For more information, see Making selections on page 74.
2. Place the cursor at the timeline position where the split will occur.
3. From the Edit menu, choose Split, or press S.
The selected events are split at the cursor position.
Splitting all events at the cursor
All events are split at the cursor’s position (unless an event is locked). The split occurs across all tracks (if no events are selected).
Note: Pressing 5 on the numeric keypad exits edge-trimming mode. If you are not in edge-trimming mode, 1, 3, 4, and 6 on the
numeric keypad to nudge events on the timeline by frame (1 and 3) or by pixel (4 and 6).
Events before splitting Events after splitting
One event
Split position
Two events after split
The two new events
can be moved
independently.