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How do you trim edit mode in Premiere Pro?

Published in Premiere Pro Editing 3 mins read

To trim in edit mode in Adobe Premiere Pro, you first select the edit point you want to adjust, and then enter trim mode.

Entering Trim Mode in Premiere Pro

Here’s a breakdown of the process, combining information from the reference provided:

  1. Select the Edit Point: Begin by clicking on the specific edit point you wish to modify within your timeline. An edit point is where two clips meet.

  2. Activate Trim Mode: After selecting your edit point, press the 'T' key. This action will activate Trim Mode. Once in Trim Mode, you can make precise adjustments to the selected edit.

Using Trim Mode

  • Once in Trim Mode, you can use the following techniques to refine your edit:
    • Drag the Edit Point: Click and drag the selected edit point to the left or right to extend or shorten the adjacent clips.
    • Rolling Edits: Drag the edit point between two clips. This method lengthens one clip while shortening the other without changing the overall length of the sequence.
    • Ripple Edits: Use this method to extend one clip or shorten it, which affects all subsequent clips on the same track, by moving them later in time.
    • Slip Edits: Use this method to change the start and end points of a clip without changing its duration and its position within the timeline.
    • Slide Edits: Use this to move a clip earlier or later in time, whilst retaining its duration and the duration of the surrounding clips.

Tips for Effective Trimming

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Leverage keyboard shortcuts, such as 'Q' and 'W', which allow you to quickly trim the beginning and end of clips, respectively, based on the playhead position.
  • Multiple Tracks: Be careful when working with multiple video and audio tracks. Ensure you have only selected the edit point(s) you intended to adjust before trimming.
  • Precision: For fine-tuned edits, use the keyboard arrows to move edit points frame by frame.
  • Preview: Play your changes frequently to ensure your edits match your vision.

By following these steps, you can effectively use Trim Mode in Premiere Pro to achieve precise edits.

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