Movavi Video Editor: Timeline editing and ripple delete

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Serge Morgotch·Oct 2025

Demo summary

The creator demonstrates manual editing techniques in Movavi, including using the blade tool, keyboard shortcuts for cutting, and ripple deleting to close gaps.

Step-by-step

Zoom in on the timeline using the slider on the right-hand side
Move the playhead to the desired cut point using audio waveforms as a reference
Select the blade tool and click on the clip to cut it
Switch back to the arrow tool to continue working
Use the keyboard shortcut Command B to perform a cut more efficiently
Select the unwanted section, right-click, and choose Ripple Delete
Grab the start or end handle of a clip and drag it to fine-tune the edit point

Options

Use the blade tool for manual cutting
Use keyboard shortcut Command B for faster cutting
Drag clip handles to adjust cut points manually

Tips

Use audio waveforms as a visual reference for where to place your cuts
Use keyboard shortcuts instead of the blade tool to speed up your workflow
Use ripple delete to automatically shift following clips and close gaps instantly
Add b-roll to keep the edit interesting and maintain viewer attention

Highlights

“to cut the clip, I'll use the keyboard shortcut command B, way easier”

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