Apple Final Cut Express HD - Manual (Page 493)

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Trimming Clips
Using the Trim Edit Window
You can trim edits precisely in the Trim Edit window. As you
trim, you can play back the section of your sequence around
the selected edit point to see your changes.
This chapter covers the following:
 Learning About the Trim Edit Window (p. 493)
 Opening and Closing the Trim Edit Window (p. 495)
 Controls in the Trim Edit Window (p. 496)
 Using the Trim Edit Window (p. 500)
 Listening to Audio While Trimming (p. 505)
Learning About the Trim Edit Window
The Trim Edit window is a special environment for trimming one edit point at a time
while reviewing the complete media for both the incoming and outgoing clips. You can
also watch how your editing adjustments affect the cut point without stopping
playback. For many editors, this immediate visual feedback makes it much easier to
match action from the outgoing and incoming shots, align an edit point precisely to an
audio cue, or use the unique dynamic trimming function to instantly assign new edit
points while you play back your footage using the J, K, and L keys.