Trim and Crop

You can quickly set In and Out points, trim clips in the Timeline, crop, and more.

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Trim

To trim, locate the trim tool which is denoted by a scissors icon on the left-hand side of the app.

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To set the trim path, move the red in and out points to the desired selection or use the timecode or frame number to select a specific point.

  • The in-point in the sequence where the clip begins and the out-point in the sequence where the clip ends.
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  • Press Apply to save the selection.
  • To exit Trimming without saving the selection press Cancel.
  • To reset the trimming path, use the reset button.
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Using Frame Number vs. Timecode

To set the trim by frame number, select frame number instead of timecode in the preferences menu.

  • Allows for more precise control over the range of the selected video.
  • This setting will also change the length of Previews in Video AI to be displayed in frames instead of seconds.
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Crop

To crop, locate the crop tool which is denoted by a crop icon on the left-hand side of the app.

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Choose an aspect ratio or set a custom height/ width/ x/ y axis or use the crop handles to adjust the selection.

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Keep in mind:

  • To save, press Apply.
  • To cancel, press Cancel.
  • To reset, press the circular Reset button next to the cropping label.
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Presets

Encoders and Containers