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trim tool selects too much of clip
Hello everyone,
I am having problems with the trim tool and the select tool. What I am finding is that when i attempt to trim a small part off the end of the clip it selects the whole clip. (see attached screen shot) I have tried resetting the defaults to see if this will fix it but it hasn't helped. Until recently I have been using my mouse to select specific parts of each clip/track so that I can cut them out and/or separating the clips and using the trim tool. Is there a more efficient way to edit? Ideally I would be like to be able to select from one specific (time) point to another, preview the selection and then cut it as needed. I can't find a way to do this so I have just been using the mouse which isn't as accurate as I'd like. And now it seems I can't get my mouse to select small enough sections. Can anybody help me? Thanks |
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
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Try turning off timeline follows edit selection! It's one of the option boxes below the tools menu. Chris
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
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When using the trim tool, the clip you're trimming will always be selected - that doesn't affect the accuracy of trim operations. If you want to select an area within a clip you should be using the selection (I-beam) tool. Should you wish, you can manually enter selection values with the numpad-'\' key which will toggle through selection start, selection end, and selection length. best, rich
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
Hi Chris,
thanks for your suggestion, I will try that and see if it makes a difference. |
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
Hi Rich,
thanks for your suggestion. Quote:
For example, If I wanted to select from 1:05 seconds to 5:05 seconds into a clip and then delete that selections, what are the exact steps I would take to do this? Sorry to be a pain but it' s hard to get a visual on this. thanks |
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
For faster and accurate trims, especially when your zoomed in on the waveform, use the edit cursor in Slip mode. Place the edit cursor inside the clip and do the following:
Trim Clip Start to Insertion - Hit a(keyboard focus on) or Alt+Shift+7 Trim Clip End to Insertion - Hit s(keyboard focus on) or Alt+Shift+8 Use this in conjunction with: Link/Unlink Timeline and Edit Selection - Shift+/ Do a search for "trim" in the Pro Tools Shortcuts Guide and you'll find some very useful commands you'll be able to add to your workflow: Pro Tools > Help > Pro Tools Shortcuts Shane
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
thanks I'll try that
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
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place cursor in tracks you want to edit. On numeric keypad hit "/" key and cursor will enter selection start box in counter, enter 1:05. hit "/" again and cursor will move to selection end box in counter, enter 5:05, hit "enter" key, then delete. done...
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Re: trim tool selects too much of clip
Use the selection tool to highlight the part you want removed and press the delete key.
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