Create a hold for a camera shot

A hold is a part or an extension of a camera shot where the first or last frame is held for a specified period of time before or after the original camera shot.

To create a hold

1. In the Camera Sequencer, select a camera shot.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Shift-drag the upper corners of the shot to create a hold before or after the original shot.

     The Hold cursor appears as you create the hold.

   • In the Channel Box or Attribute Editor, enter values for the Pre Hold or Post Hold attributes. For example, to create a hold for 3 frames before the camera shot starts, enter 3 as the Pre Hold value.

To edit the number of frames a camera shot is held

1. Select the camera shot.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Double-click the number beside the H on the held part of the camera shot and enter a new value for the number of frames you want the shot held.
   • Edit the Pre Hold or Post Hold attributes in the Channel Box or Attribute Editor.