Timelines can contain multiple video and audio tracks. An edit sequence on a track is made of segments and transitions. Video and audio segments appear as a series of rectangles on their associated tracks. Transitions appear as cuts or icons between segments.
Video tracks can be made up of multiple layers. Layers are used to stack video vertically to create composite effects and transitions. If you have more than one layer or track, the positioner's focus point indicates which one is current.
For information on interface elements that apply to stereo tracks, see Stereo Tracks.
(a) Selector icon (b) Layer collapse arrow (c) Patch identifiers (d) Track identifiers (timeline contains one video track made up of two layers and one audio track) (e) Video Mute icon (f) Lock icon (g) Primary video track indicator (h) Bounding box (i) Positioner (j) Audio Mute icon
Having the visual cue of a bounding box around a segment can help you confirm that you are editing the correct segment. This is especially useful in long- form timelines where you might not see all the segment selections.
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A video segment. By default, this segment is pale blue. It represents a video clip in the edit sequence. |
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A container. By default, this element is dark blue. It represents a container in the edit sequence. |
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A matte container element. By default, this element is a purplish hue. It represents a container that holds a fill and matte. |
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A segment containing a BFX setup. By default, this element is pale magenta. |
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An audio segment. By default, this segment is pale green. It represents an audio clip in the edit sequence. |
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An element with unlinked audio. |
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A dissolve transition. |
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A wipe transition. |
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A custom transition. |
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An axis transition. |