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Magnetic editing

Keep attached elements related to the primary picture during changes.

Choose the primary picture

Magnetic editing helps titles and sound remain attached to primary picture edits. Inspect the Magnetic editing option and the chosen Primary picture track before enabling a workflow that depends on attachments.

The primary picture should represent the story’s main visual sequence. An overlay or title track is usually a poor substitute for that purpose.

Test a small edit first

Make a short trim or move and check the attached elements around it. Verify that captions, graphics, music accents, and secondary picture still occur where you intend. A mechanically retained relationship may still need a creative adjustment.

Use linked selection for related picture and sound components; use magnetic behavior for attachments to the primary story. They solve different problems.

Review after a restructure

Watch the full affected region and any elements that cross its boundaries. Save a named version before changing a substantial section. If the result is wrong, Undo and revisit the primary-track or attachment setup before repeating the operation.

Keep exploring

Precision trimmingNamed versions and comparison