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What is a ripple edit?
A ripple edit allows you to cut or trim part of a video or audio track while automatically shifting subsequent clips to close the gap.
This tool speeds up the editing process by keeping your timeline synced without having to manually adjust every clip.
What is the difference between ripple and rolling edit?
A ripple edit shifts all subsequent clips forward or backward when trimming a clip, automatically closing gaps or creating space. A rolling edit adjusts the cut point between two clips, extending one while shortening the other, without affecting the timeline’s overall duration.
What does ripple delete mean in video editing?
Ripple delete removes a clip or gap from the timeline and shifts all subsequent clips to close the space, maintaining the sequence's flow.
How to do a ripple edit
In most editors:
- Select the Ripple Edit tool.
- Drag the edge of a clip forward or backward.
- The timeline automatically adjusts, closing or creating gaps.
