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Overview

Use retiming and trimming to remove dead time while keeping each action understandable. [insert screenshot of selected screen clip with trim handles and speed controls]

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Before you start

  • Confirm the recording is fully processed.
  • Align rough scene order before fine timing.
  • If narration exists, keep it visible while retiming.

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Core tools

  • Trim handles: remove extra lead-in/out around useful actions.
  • Speed controls: compress repetitive actions or slow down dense moments.
  • Split points: apply different timing to different sections.
  • Preview loop: repeatedly test the exact segment you changed.

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Steps

  1. Trim obvious dead space at clip boundaries.
  2. Add split points around high-information moments.
  3. Apply speed changes per segment, not globally.
  4. Recheck narration/caption sync after each speed edit.
  5. Run a full scene preview to verify rhythm.
[insert screenshot of one clip split into sections with different speed settings]

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Check your result

  • No unnecessary waiting remains.
  • Critical UI actions still read clearly.
  • Adjacent narration and captions stay aligned.

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Troubleshooting

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Narration no longer matches actions

Speed edits can break sync. Re-align clip offsets and revisit nearby split points.

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Transitions feel abrupt

Move split points to natural pauses and avoid aggressive speed jumps at scene boundaries.

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Clip became too short

Undo the last trim/speed operation and reapply in smaller increments.

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Next

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