Introduction
Multi-track editing lets you layer video clips, add multiple audio tracks, and create professional compositions. This guide covers working with tracks, layering content, and precise positioning.
Understanding Tracks
Video tracks (V1, V2, V3):
- Higher tracks appear on top
- Layer videos for effects and compositing
- Lower tracks show where upper tracks are transparent
Audio tracks (A1, A2, A3):
- All tracks mix together
- Adjust individual track volumes
- Layer dialogue, music, sound effects
Adding Tracks
Click "+" button above timeline to add new track.
Or request from AI:
"Add 2 video tracks and 3 audio tracks"
Layering Video Clips
Use cases:
- Text overlays on video
- Picture-in-picture effects
- Transitions and wipes
- Green screen compositing
How:
- Place base video on V1
- Add overlay on V2
- V2 appears on top of V1
- Adjust position and opacity in inspector
Snapping
Snapping enabled (default):
- Clips snap to playhead
- Clips snap to other clips
- Helps with precise alignment
Disable snapping:
- Hold Cmd while dragging
- For micro-adjustments
Precise Positioning
Move clip to exact time:
- Select clip
- In inspector, enter exact timecode
- Clip jumps to that position
Trim to exact duration:
- Select clip
- Enter exact start/end times
- Clip adjusts precisely
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Spacebar: Play/Pause
- C: Cut/Razor tool
- V: Selection tool
- A: Audio tool
- Delete: Remove selected clip
- Cmd+Z: Undo
- J/K/L: Rewind/Pause/Fast-forward
Next Steps
- Video Editor Introduction — Editor basics
- Audio Editing and Mixing — Work with audio tracks
- Adding Text Overlays and Effects — Text and effects