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To lengthen or shorten the transition, make sure the pointer tool is selected and then drag
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the left or right edge of the transition. To reposition the transition between the clips, drag the
transition itself.
Adjust transition settings, as described in "Changing transition settings" on page 210.
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Note: Once a transition is added, moving an edge of the transition can cause an edge of the affected
clips to move correspondingly, and vice versa. To move a clip or transition edge independently, hold
down Control (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you drag the edge.
Working with a collapsed Video 1 track
You can add a transition between two clips when the Video 1 track is collapsed, provided that
both clips contain extra frames which Premiere uses to create the transition. For example, you
create extra frames by extending the Out point of the first clip and the In point of the second
so the two overlap.
This method of creating a transition is similar to the one in traditional linear editing studios,
where frames that are not essential to the video program—frames that you trim—are used
to create a transition. In general, this method requires more planning: Because you have less
visual feedback as to the length and content of the overlap, it is recommended for more
experienced video editors, especially those with a traditional editing background.
To add a transition to the collapsed Video 1 track:
If the two adjacent clips in the Timeline window do not already have extra frames, extend
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the Out point of the first and the In point of the second by the number of frames that will be
used in the transition.
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