Adobe Firefly: Using the Rolling Edit tool

Demo summary
The instructor shows how to use the Rolling Edit tool (N) to move a cut point between two clips without changing the overall duration of the sequence.
Step-by-step
- Select the Rolling Edit tool from the toolbar
- Hover over the cut point between two clips
- Click and drag the edit point to the left or right
Options
- Press 'N' on the keyboard to activate the tool
Tips
- Use the Rolling Edit tool to maintain the same spacing and timing for the rest of your sequence
Highlights
“you could just roll that edit over... it doesn't ripple anything”
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1:08:441:30Manual audio ducking with keyframesA demonstration of holding Command and clicking the audio volume line to create keyframes for manual volume ducking.Adobe Video
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