File Browser Preview Area
The top area of the File Browser contains a preview of the selected file. The preview area
includes a visual preview and text information about the file: filename, media type, file
size, and frame rate. If the file is a video or audio clip, the preview area also contains an
audio mute button.
Note: When displayed in the preview area, audio files contain a text description but no
image preview.
To play a preview of a file
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Select the file in the File Browser.
If the file is a media clip, the preview starts playing.
Note: If you do not want items to play automatically in the preview area when you click
them, deselect the “Play items automatically on a single click” checkbox in the General
pane of Motion Preferences.
To pause or resume playback of a file
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Move the pointer over the visual preview, then click the Pause or Play button that appears
over the thumbnail.
To import a file displayed in the preview area
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Select the file in the File Browser.
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Click the Import button in the preview area.
The file is added to the project (to the Canvas, Layers list, Timeline, and Media list).
Note: For a larger preview, double-click any file listed in the File Browser. This opens a
viewer window where you can preview the file at its native size. You can also Control-click
a file and choose Open in QuickTime Player from the shortcut menu.
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Chapter 2
The Motion Interface