Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 291)

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3 Choose an edit type from the drop menu, then release the mouse button.
Depending on the item dragged to the Timeline, up to four drop options are available. For more
information on the Timeline drop menu, see
Add objects to the Timeline overview on page 260.
Move an object in time
1 In the Layers list, Timeline Layers list, or Canvas, select the object you want to move.
The object appears in the mini-Timeline.
2 In the mini-Timeline, drag the object to the left or right to reposition it in time.
A tooltip appears, indicating the new In and Out point of the object, as well as the amount of
change from the previous position.
3 When you reach the position you want, release the mouse button.
Shorten or lengthen (trim) an object
1 Select the object to display it in the mini-Timeline.
2 Position the pointer over the beginning or ending edge of the blue bar in the mini-Timeline.
The pointer changes to a trim pointer.
3 Drag the edge of the bar to change its duration.
A tooltip appears, indicating the new In or Out point and the amount of change that your edit
is causing.
You cannot trim an object to be longer than the amount of frames available in the
corresponding media file unless its End Condition is set to Hold, Loop, or Ping Pong in the Timing
controls of the Properties Inspector.
Slip a video clip (or other multiframe object) in the mini-Timeline
1 Select the multiframe object you want to modify.
2 Position the pointer over the body of the clip in the mini-Timeline and hold down the
Option key.
The pointer changes to a slip pointer.
3 Continuing to hold down the Option key, drag left or right in the mini-Timeline to use a later or
earlier part of the clip.
A tooltip appears, indicating the new In and Out points.
Note: You cannot slip a clip if it has not been trimmed first. For more information, see Slip video
layers on page 271.
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