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# Autotiming

> Automatically sequence overlay entrances, then fine-tune timing where needed.

## Overview

Autotiming gives you a fast first pass for overlay timing based on scene context.

Use it to avoid manual timing for every element, then adjust key moments manually.

\[insert screenshot of autotiming controls with selected overlays and generated timing order]

## When autotiming works best

* You have many overlays in one scene.
* Initial sequence is more important than perfect polish.
* You need a fast baseline before manual refinement.

## Before you start

* Finalize overlay content and rough layout first.
* Mark priority elements that must appear at exact moments.
* Save a checkpoint before running a full-scene autotime pass.

## Steps

1. Select the overlays you want to auto-sequence.
2. Run autotiming.
3. Preview once at normal speed.
4. Identify overlays that must move earlier/later.
5. Manually refine timing for high-priority elements.
6. Re-run autotiming only for subsets if scene changes later.

\[insert screenshot of post-autotiming timeline with one manually corrected high-priority overlay]

## Check your result

* Overlay order follows the narrative flow.
* Important overlays appear at the right spoken moment.
* Scene pacing remains smooth and readable.

## Troubleshooting

### Sequence feels random

Autotiming is a starting pass. Lock critical elements manually after generation.

### Too many timings changed

Undo and run autotiming on a smaller subset of overlays.

### Re-running breaks polished timing

After manual polish, avoid full-scene reruns unless structure changed significantly.

## Next

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