Description
The Nudge tool lets you make precise adjustments to the position of a clip in the Timeline without having to rely solely on dragging with the mouse, which can sometimes be challenging. Each nudge moves the selected clip one frame to the left or to the right.
Introduced in Shotcut version 24.01.28.
How to use
There are three ways to access the Nudge tool:
TIMELINE MENU
- Select a clip in the Timeline
- Go to: Timeline menu > Edit
- Click on Nudge Forward or Nudge Backward
RIGHT-CLICK
- Right-click on a clip in the Timeline
- Click on Nudge Forward or Nudge Backward
KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
This is the most efficient way to use the Nudge tool.
- Select a clip in the Timeline
- Press the , (coma) keyboard key to nudge the clip to the LEFT
- Press the . (dot) keyboard key to nudge the clip to the RIGHT
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Examples
The Nudge tool is especially useful when precise alignment between a clip and a specific moment on an audio waveform is needed.
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It is also very handy when you need to move a clip in a cluttered timeline.
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Limitations
- The Nudge tool will not work when more than one clip is selected.
- It will not work on a Group of clips.
- You cannot use the Nudge tool to create a transition.
Nudging multiple clips
While you can’t use the Nudge tool when more than one clip is selected, if you enable Ripple or Ripple + Ripple All Tracks you will be able to nudge multiple clips.
- When only Ripple is enabled: The selected clip and ALL subsequent clips on the same track will nudge.
- When Ripple and Ripple All Tracks are enabled: The selected clip and ALL subsequent clips in the Timeline will nudge. Be cautious, however. Depending on the position of the selected clip, with Ripple All Tracks enabled, you run the risk of splitting the clips on the tracks above and/or below.
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