Clipchamp: Trim and split video clips

Demo summary
The tutorial demonstrates trimming the ends of a clip using the double-headed arrow cursor and using the split tool (S key) to cut segments out of the middle.
Step-by-step
- Drag a clip into the timeline
- Hover over the beginning or end of the clip until the cursor becomes a double-headed arrow
- Click and hold to drag the edge of the clip to trim it
- Position the playhead at a specific point in the clip
- Click the Split tool or press the 'S' key to cut the clip
- Select and delete unwanted segments or drag them to rearrange the order
Options
- Trim from either the beginning or the end of the clip
- Place split segments on different layers
- Drag trimmed edges back out to restore original footage
Watch out for
- The clip must be selected before you can use the split tool or 'S' key shortcut
Tips
- Use the split tool to remove mistakes or unwanted content from the middle of a video
- Note that trimming is non-destructive; the original clip data remains connected so you can pull it back later
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