Explorer window - Alt+1
The Explorer window is similar to the Windows Explorer. Use the Explorer window to select media files to drag to the project timeline or add to the Project Media list. You can also use the Explorer to perform common file management tasks such as creating folders, renaming files and folders, deleting files and folders. Use the Start Preview (
) and Auto Preview (
) buttons to preview files before adding them to the project.
Select drive or folder
Preview selected media files before placing them in the project.
Select media to place in the project by dragging and dropping or double- clicking.
Trimmer window - Alt+2
The Trimmer window is a good place to edit any media file. When a media file is placed in the Trimmer window, you can place portions of the file on separate tracks by dragging and dropping.
Note: Video from the Explorer and Project Media windows is previewed in the Trimmer window if it is visible. If the Trimmer window is not visible, the Video Preview window is used. If you want to preview in the Video Preview window by default,
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