Chapter 4. Trimming

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Chapter 4. Trimming

One of the best editing features of Avid Xpress Pro is its ability to trim edits. The trimming tools on all of Avid's products have always been top- notch and the Avid Xpress Pro trimming capabilities are no exception. When I first started editing on Avid, it was by far the Trim mode that was the most impressive. This is what nonlinear editing is all about.

First, a couple of observations about the using the Trim mode in Avid Xpress Pro:

  • Although the word "trimming" certainly sounds like something is being shortened , that's not the case. Trimming an edit can refer to lengthening a shot just as well as shortening a shot.

  • When editing with Avid Xpress Pro, there are three modes you can be in at any time. They are Standard Editing mode, Trim mode, and Effects mode.

  • After years of teaching, I can honestly say that the concept of trimming is one of the most confusing aspects of nonlinear editing, especially for editors who worked in the linear world. Therefore, you'll notice I included a lot of examples in this chapter.

  • Transitions such as dissolves can be trimmed . Your edit doesn't have to be a cut.

  • All the aspects of trimming a video track also apply to audio tracks.

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Avid Xpress Pro Power.
Avid Xpress Pro Power!
ISBN: 1592001513
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 165
Authors: Steve Julin

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