Is it possible to replace a clip in the sequence with a different clip from the videos tab?

[malcolm341]

Hi, like the title says I'd like to select a clip in the sequence and replace that with something from the videos I've imported already. I don't want to replace it with an external file, but rather something that is already in the videos tab. Is that possible?

[borate]

It is.  Right-click the timeline clip, then click DELETE.  This should leave a gap.

Then insert your new clip from the video bin.  If it's shorter than the original, right-click in the gap and CLOSE GAP.

If it's longer, the clips to the right should move right.

[malcolm341]

@borate That works great, thanks. I'm usually doing this because I've trimmed the videos in the video tab after I've placed them in a sequence. Is there a better way to just have the clips in the sequence auto-update to match what's in the video tab?

[borate]

A clip can be trimmed in the (video) bin using the Set Start/Set End buttons...

Then pressing ADD will drop it onto the sequence.  Click the caret at the right of that button for more options.  Or simply drag the clip.

If changes are made to either the bin or the sequence clip, they will affect that area only.   It's the same clip, but changes are independent.

Numerous copies of a master bin clip (usually untrimmed) can be made by right-clicking the clip, choosing COPY, then right-clicking in an open area of the bin and clicking PASTE (insert).  Copies will be incrementally numbered and changes made to one won't affect the others.

There's no auto-update on the sequence for clips that are changed in the bin.   But an newly edited bin clip can replace its sequence clip as instructed above.

[malcolm341]

@borate Great, thank you so much that clears up everything and I have an optimal workflow now.