Timeline

The workspace where clips are arranged in order to build the edit.

The timeline is the heart of an editing program — a horizontal track layout where video and audio clips are arranged, trimmed and layered over time. Reading and organizing the timeline (video tracks above, audio below, the playhead marking the current frame) is a fundamental editing skill.

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Editing Fundamentals

Understanding the Editing Timeline

The timeline is the engine room of every edit — master it and you master your NLE.

Editing Fundamentals

The Video Editing Process

A clear map of the end-to-end editing workflow so you always know what to do next and why.

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FaranFaran@432

Production Lead & Consultant · Studio432

Faran is the production lead at Studio432 — the studio arm of Club432, the Karachi collective behind 100+ filmed live sessions and concert films. He plans and consults on shoots worldwide, and owns the gear, settings and craft standards behind everything published here.

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