Splitting a video or audio clip is a fundamental editing technique in Splice that allows you to divide a longer element into smaller sections. This is often the first step if you want to edit, remove, or rearrange a specific part of your content.
Based on the provided information from the Splice support article dated 12-May-2022, here's how you can split a clip on the timeline:
Steps to Split a Clip
The process involves selecting the clip you want to modify and then marking the precise point where the split should occur.
Here are the simple steps:
- Tap the element: On the Splice timeline, find the video clip or audio track you want to edit. Tap on it to select it.
- Position the playhead: Locate the yellow vertical line on your timeline, which is called the playhead. Move this playhead to the exact point where you want the split to happen.
- Tap Split: Look for the editing toolbar that appears after selecting the clip. Tap the "Split" option from this toolbar.
Source: How do I edit or delete a part of a video/audio
What Happens After Splitting?
Once you tap "Split," the original clip will be divided into two separate clips at the playhead's position. You can then interact with each new segment independently. This allows you to:
- Delete one of the segments.
- Reorder the segments.
- Apply different effects or adjustments to each segment.
Splitting is a core action when you need to remove mistakes, shorten sections, or prepare parts of your media for further editing in Splice.
