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# Replaying the Timeline

You can replay a shot with a specified number of preroll and postroll frames. You can also view a shot in context with the outgoing and incoming shots.

To replay the timeline:

1. Set the Replay Preroll and Postroll values in the Player section of the Preferences menu.
   NoteAs an alternative to using Replay Preroll, enable the From Pos button in the Player to start Replay at the positioner.
2. In a timeline view, select the elements you want to replay by doing one of the following:
   - With no elements selected, move the positioner to the element you want to replay.
   - Select multiple elements on the track you want to replay.
3. Display the Player and select a replay mode.

   Select: | To replay:
   --- | ---
   V/B/V | Video for the preceding shot, Black for the current shot, and Video for the following shot.
   V/V/V | Video for the preceding shot, Video for the current shot, and Video for the following shot.
   B/V/B | Black for the preceding shot, Video for the current shot, and Black for the following shot.

4. Select a playback mode to define the material to include in the replay.

   Select: | To:
   --- | ---
   Track | Replay the entire track under the focus point.
   Selected | Replay the selected elements on the timeline.
   Centred | Use the positioner as the centre point for the replay. Postroll and preroll values are calculated from the positioner. Set the Replay Preroll and Postroll values in the Player section of the Preferences menu.
   In/End | Replay all material from the in point to the end of the clip.
   Start/Out | Replay all material from the start of the clip to the out point.
   In/Out | Replay all material between the in and out points.

5. Do one of the following:
   - Press T to replay the shot.
   - Press Shift+T to replay the shot backwards.