The timeline
Add media, then trim, split, move, duplicate and arrange clips on Motion Studio's multi-track timeline.
Add media
Open Media in the toolbar and upload video, images and audio, or drag files from your computer straight onto the editor. You can also paste a file you copied with Ctrl V. Media you upload stays in your library for every project.
Shots from a Vision Studio Cinema project arrive in the same library when you choose Send to Motion Studio there. See Elements and projects.
Arrange clips
- Drag a clip along its track to move it in time, or onto another track.
- Drag either end of a clip to trim it.
- Select several by dragging a box across the timeline, or Ctrl A to select everything.
Split, duplicate and delete
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| S | Split the selected clip at the playhead |
| Ctrl D | Duplicate the selection |
| Ctrl C / Ctrl V | Copy and paste clips |
| Delete or Backspace | Remove the selection |
| Esc | Clear a multi-selection |
Play and move around
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Play or pause |
| ← / → | Jump back or forward 5 seconds, when nothing is selected |
| ← / → on a selected timeline clip | Nudge it 1 frame (10 with Shift) |
| Arrow keys on a clip selected in the preview | Nudge it 1 pixel (10 with Shift) |
Transitions, filters and effects
- Transitions: drop one between two clips to blend from one to the next.
- Filters: one-click colour looks for a clip.
- Adjust: fine controls for exposure, contrast, saturation and warmth.
- Effects: visual effects layered on a clip.
Undo and history
Every change can be undone with Ctrl Z and redone with Ctrl Shift Z or Ctrl Y. Projects save as you work.