What is Ripple Edit and when would you use it?

• A. Splits a clip into two at the playhead.
• B. Copies a clip to another track.
• C. Trims a clip and simultaneously moves subsequent clips to preserve timeline length.
• D. Changes the playback speed of a clip.

Answer: (C)

Ripple Edit is a trimming operation that alters a clip’s duration while automatically moving the following clips to compensate, so the overall timeline length stays the same. This means when you shorten (or extend) a clip, the rest of the timeline shifts accordingly, keeping timing across tracks in sync without leaving gaps.

Use it when you want to tighten pacing or align edits to a beat while maintaining the total duration of your sequence. For example, shaving a few frames off a shot will push the subsequent clips—and their audio—forward by the same amount, preserving rhythm and synchronization across the timeline. This is especially handy during rough cuts or when fine-tuning timing to hit a target duration.