Trimming Video Clips

Use the trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning and end of a video clip in the storyboard panel.

To trim a video clip, do this:

Note: the trim function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.

1.Select the video clip in the storyboard panel you want to trim, and then click on the button at the top of the video viewer window to open the Trim window.
2.Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or the mark in position.
3.Click and drag the mark in and mark out indicators to positions where you want the clips trimmed.

You can also manually set the timecodes for the In position and Out position using the up and down arrows as required.

4.Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip as specified.

When trimming videos clips, please note:

use the Duration controls if you want to trim the video clip to a specific length.
to preview what the trimmed clip will look like, ensure Output is selected and then click the play button.
if required, you can reenter the Trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.