Trimming Audio Tracks
You can edit the start and end points of an audio track to cut down the length of the
audio in the track, or to start or it end at a specific point in time. This is called trimming
the track. Trimming an audio track is nondestructive and does not affect the original
audio file.
To trim an audio track visually in the mini-Timeline
1
In the Audio list, select the track to trim.
The track’s green timebar appears in the mini-Timeline.
2
Hold the pointer over the beginning or end of the timebar in the mini-Timeline until the
trim pointer appears, then drag left or right to trim the In or Out point for the track.
As you drag, a tooltip shows you the new In or Out point and the duration of the modified
track.
To trim an audio track visually in the Audio Timeline
1
Click the Show/Hide Audio Timeline button in the lower-right corner of the Motion project
window.
The Audio Timeline appears.
2
Position the pointer over the beginning or end of the timebar in the Audio Timeline until
the trim pointer appears, then drag left or right to trim the In or Out point for the track.
As you drag, a tooltip shows you the new In or Out point and the duration of the modified
track.
To trim an audio track numerically
1
In the Audio list, select the audio file to trim.
2
Open the Properties Inspector and show the Timing parameters.
3
Alter the In, Out, or Duration parameters to change the duration of the audio in your
project.