How do I cut and copy clips from primary video without changing it

ozstar

Member Location: Sydney OZ Joined: Apr 21, 2012 20:13 Messages: 125 Offline

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Sep 08, 2012 02:10

HI,
For many years in MediaStudio when I wanted to copy say 10 secs from a 1 hour clip, I used the scissors to '
cut in' at a frame then cut out at another frame. I then 'copied' that portion and pasted to another video/audio track running parallel to the primary one. Te primary one remained 'uncut'.

When I was ready to collect all these small clips. I would 'copy' them all or group them and copy them to another project and paste them there for further editing. My original was untouched.

How can I do a similar thing in PD10.

I tried the Trim box and found it quite clumsy as I was not clear what was happening.

When I chose the small portion and OK, I noticed that was the only thing on the timeline, the rest had gone.

Knowing what I am used to and how my thought process is now after so many years, can someone please tell me a clear way to do this.

Thanks

oz

James Dotson

Senior Contributor Location: Tennessee Joined: Aug 24, 2009 20:40 Messages: 3066 Offline

Sep 08, 2012 02:30

To copy within the same project, split the clip at the beginning and end of the section that you wish to copy. Right-click and copy, then paste to the end of the track. You can then drag the new clip anywhere you like. Put them all on a separate track, for example.

To copy them to a new project, I believe you have to produce the clips that you would like to keep, so you would have to remove everything else from the project and produce just the clips that you wish to transfer to the new project. I think at one time you could actually copy/paste to a new project. but the last time I tried, nothing happened. Someone will correct me if I am wrong. __________________________________
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ozstar

Member Location: Sydney OZ Joined: Apr 21, 2012 20:13 Messages: 125 Offline

Sep 08, 2012 02:34

Thank you Jaime-esque.

Neil just gave me the clue about the 'split' not the trim box as you have eluded to I will go see about it now.

I will also try and paste a clip into a new project so I guess will soon see if it works or not.

Thanks again,

oz

ozstar

Member Location: Sydney OZ Joined: Apr 21, 2012 20:13 Messages: 125 Offline

Sep 08, 2012 03:15

Ah Haaa.

Just copied the split clips in project 1 and opened a new project and pasted the clips. All went well.

Much happiness here!! :

oz

CubbyHouseFilms

Senior Contributor Location: Melbourne, Australia Joined: Jul 14, 2009 04:23 Messages: 2208 Offline

Sep 08, 2012 21:31

Quote: Ah Haaa.
Just copied the split clips in project 1 and opened a new project and pasted the clips. All went well. Much happiness here!! :oz

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