The Replace operation has two modes: Replace and Smart Replace.
Smart Replace uses the Source clip attributes to perform the operation. Content duration is compared first, then Source Timecode. If these do not match, you are asked if you want to perform a positioner to positioner Replace operation. This option is enabled by default. It can be disabled from the Secondary Edit box. This option can be especially useful in the Connected Conform workflow where you need to re-insert a rendered clip in the Shots Sequence. Smart Replace is enabled by default.
- To replace a clip on the timeline using the Smart Replace operation:
- Select a clip or multiple clips on the timeline that you want to replace.
- From the workspace, select the clip that you want to use as the replacement clip.
- Click the Replace button.
- To replace a clip on the timeline using the Replace button:
- Disable the Smart Replace option from the Secondary Edit box.
- Do one of the following:
- Move the timeline positioner over the clip that you want to replace.
- Select a clip or multiple clips on the timeline that you want to replace.
- From the workspace, select the clip that you want to use as the replacement clip.
- Click the Replace button.
The result is the same, whether you performed a Replace or Smart Replace operation. The overall length of the sequence does not change. The replace clip must be of equal length or longer than each clip it is replacing. If longer, extra frames are loaded as tail frames.
Tip: See
Other Editing Operations for more Replace options.