Use Video Follows Edit Mode

The Use Video Follows Edit Mode allows you to edit audio while getting continuous visual feedback on the video display.

If you activate Use Video Follows Edit Mode in the Transport menu, project cursor and video automatically follow each edit you make. This allows you to instantly see where in the video your edit is taking place. If the project is in stop mode, the project cursor is only displayed in the timeline.

The video display gives you visual feedback during the following actions:

  • Selecting ranges

  • Editing audio

  • Moving audio events

  • Nudging audio events or range selections

  • Resizing audio events or range selections

  • Using the Time Warp tool

  • Adjusting audio fade handles

Note

Use Video Follows Edit Mode uses the snap point of audio events. By adjusting the snap point, you can align to an audio position that is situated in the middle of the event.

Example

The sound of a car skidding to a stop can be easily timed to picture by lining up the end of the skid sound with the stopping of the car in the video. However, if the car comes into the frame after the skidding, it can be very difficult to align the sound. In this case, move the snap point to the end of the skidding sound and activate Use Video Follows Edit Mode to match that point to the stopped car on screen.