What does dragging a clip directly into the timeline perform?

• A. Ripple delete
• B. Multicam edit
• C. Slip edit
• D. Drag-and-drop edit

Answer: (D)

Dragging a clip directly into the timeline performs a simple insert edit. Placing the clip at the drop point (often at the playhead) adds it into the timeline while pushing existing clips to the right to make room. The clip’s duration and its in/out points are preserved, and the timeline grows as needed. This contrasts with a slip edit (which moves the clip’s image within its duration) or a ripple delete (which removes a clip and shifts everything afterward). It’s the basic way to add footage to your sequence by dropping it into the timeline.