You can copy and move files and clips in the storyboard/timeline to other parts of the storyboard/timeline. By moving a clip, you can change its position on the storyboard/timeline without having to delete it, and then add it to the storyboard/timeline again. You can include the same content multiple times in your project by copying a clip. For example, you might have a short video clip at the beginning of your project that you want to repeat two times before playing the main content in your project.
When you copy or move a video clip or picture on the storyboard/timeline, any added video effect is also copied, and it will appear in the new location.
To copy a clip on the storyboard/timeline
- On the storyboard/timeline, select the clip you want to copy.
- On the Edit menu, click Copy.
- Do one of the following, depending on which view you are working in:
On the storyboard, click the next empty cell.
On the timeline, move the playback indicator to the point where you want to paste the clip.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.
To select multiple clips, hold down the CTRL key and click each clip that you want to copy.
As an alternative to using the menu commands to copy and paste one or more clips, you can also use the mouse to copy and paste. To do this, hold down the CTRL key and click each clip that you want to copy. While still holding down the CTRL key, drag the selected clip or clips to the new location on the storyboard/timeline. When you copy clips by using the mouse, a small plus sign in a square appears to indicate that the clip is being copied.
To move a clip on the storyboard/timeline
- On the storyboard/timeline, select the clip you want to move.
- On the Edit menu, click Cut.
- Do one of the following, depending on which view you are working in:
On the storyboard, click the next empty cell.
On the timeline, move the playback indicator to the point where you want to paste the clip.
On the Edit menu, click Paste.
To select multiple clips, hold down the CTRL key and click each clip that you want to cut.
As an alternative to using the menu commands to cut and paste one or more clips, you can also use the mouse to cut and paste. To do this, hold down the CTRL key and click each clip that you want to move, and then drag the selected clip to the new location on the storyboard/timeline. When you move clips by using the mouse, a square appears to indicate that the file or clip is being moved.
To nudge a clip on the timeline
- On the timeline, select the clip on the Video track, Audio/Music track, or Title Overlay track that you want to move slightly.
- Do one of the following, depending on which way you want to move the clip:
To move the clip slightly to the left on the timeline, on the Clip menu, click Nudge Left.
To move the clip slightly to the right on the timeline, on the Clip menu, click Nudge Right.
Undoing actions
You can undo and redo actions by using the Undo and Redo commands on the Edit menu, or you can use the Undo and Redo buttons on the toolbar. When you undo or redo actions by using the menu commands, you can only undo or redo one action at a time. If you want to undo or redo multiple actions at one time, you can use the Undo or Redo buttons on the toolbar.
