Opus Clip: Manual timeline editing and subject tracking

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Demo summary

The demonstration covers splitting clips on the timeline, manually adjusting the crop and zoom for pattern interrupts, and toggling the AI subject tracker.

Step-by-step

Place the playhead at the desired timestamp in the editor
Click the Split icon to cut the clip
Double-click the video preview to enter crop and zoom mode
Adjust the position or zoom level of the frame
Click Apply to save the manual crop
Drag the horizontal divider line upward to expand the timeline workspace
Toggle the Tracker switch to enable subject tracking

Options

Change B-roll style from photorealistic to other available styles
Switch between AI tracking, manual subject tracking, or turning tracking off
Adjust aspect ratio and layout options at the top of the editor

Tips

Use manual zoom adjustments to create 'pattern interrupts' that keep the viewer engaged
Split clips and zoom in slightly on specific sections to make a single-scene video look more dynamic
Enable the tracker if the subject moves around frequently to ensure they stay centered in the frame

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