Sony MSPSMS11000 Using the track list

Changing track height

You can change the height of individual tracks by dragging their borders in the track list. In the example below, the main video track is fairly large to show the details of the scene while the two tracks above it, which are overlays, have been resized to a shorter height.

Using the track list

This section describes the different controls in the track header of each track. Some controls are specific to either video or audio tracks.

Video track header

Button or Control Name	Description
Minimize track height	Minimizes track height.
Maximize track height	Maximizes track height.
Track number and color	Track numbers and colors help organize a multitrack project.
Track name (scribble strip)	Allows you name a track. To name a track, double-click the scribble strip and
	type the track’s name.
Track motion	Track motion is used to move a video track across a background. Picture-in­
	picture effects and scrolling title sequences are two simple cases where this
	tool is important.
Track FX	Adds track effects plug-ins.
Mute	Temporarily mutes playback of the track so that you can focus on other tracks.
Solo	Isolates a track for playback.
Compositing Mode	Determines how the transparency in a video track is generated.
Make Compositing Child	Creates a parent/child compositing relationship with the track above.

Audio track header

Button or Control Name	Description
Minimize track height	Minimizes track height.
Maximize track height	Maximizes track height.
Track number and color	Track numbers and colors help organize a multitrack project.
Track name (scribble strip)	Allows you name a track. To name a track, double-click the scribble strip and
	type the track’s name.
Arm for record	Prepares a track for recording. You may record directly into audio tracks. A
	track is ready when you see the recording meter appear on it.
Record Input	Allows you to choose a recording device.
Track FX	Adds track effects plug-ins.
Mute	Temporarily mutes playback of the track so that you can focus on other tracks.

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