Working with Timeline Transitions

Adding Timeline Transitions

Note: Due to the nature of Matchbox on the timeline, adding and working with Matchbox transitions is slightly different than the procedure below. See Using Matchbox as a Transition for more information.

To add a transition to the timeline:

1. Select a cut or transition in the timeline to enable the Transition button.

   A proxy of the last frame of the left-hand segment, and a proxy of the first frame of the right-hand segment appears in the Timeline FX pipeline, with a cut or existing transition between the segments.

2. Do one of the following:
   • Click the Transition button to display the Transitions ribbon.
   • Right-click the transition on the timeline or in the Timeline FX pipeline.
3. Select the transition that you want to apply.
4. You can adjust the transition's settings using the quick menu underneath the Timeline FX pipeline. Click the Editor button if you want to enter the full editor of the effect.
   Note: Only one timeline transition can be applied at a time. Each time you apply a new transition, the latest transition that you applied appears between the segments, and you are only able to modify the settings of the current transition.

Copying, Moving and Removing Timeline Transitions

A transition that is copied or moved over another transition overwrites the prior transition and replaces any prior settings.

To copy and paste a timeline transition:

1. Select a timeline transition.
2. Right-click the transition on the timeline or in the Timeline FX pipeline and select Copy or press Ctrl+C.
3. Select a cut or another transition in the timeline or in the Timeline FX pipeline and either right-click and select Paste or press Ctrl+V.

To gesturally move a transition:

1. Select a transition on the timeline.
2. Drag the timeline transition over another cut or transition and release the cursor.

To remove a transition:

1. Select a timeline transition on the timeline or in the Timeline FX pipeline.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Right-click the transition on the timeline or in the Timeline FX pipeline and select Delete.
   • Alt+click the selected transition.
   • Drag the transition to the bottom of the screen and release the cursor.