Precision edits - layZ Docs

Open Precision edits on the timeline toolbar for advanced cutting and cleanup.

Edit tools

Tool	What it does
Slip source	Change media content without moving edit points
Roll cut	Move the shared cut between two clips
Ripple delete	Delete and close the gap
Close gaps	Remove empty spaces on a track
Remove silence	Trim quiet regions on a selected clip
Detect scenes	Find scene boundaries
Beats and sync	Align edits to music
Link / Unlink	Keep or separate related clips
Multicam	Work with multicamera cutting
Layout	Split-screen, PiP, grid presets
Find highlights	Surface strong moments / best-looking shots
Search transcript	Find words on the timeline
Cut fillers	Remove ums and filler words
Bleep words	Mask selected words
Check safe zones	Platform-aware margins; optional auto-fix
Apply theme	Title/caption themes
Remove time range	Cut a span from the edit
Clear timeline	Wipe the active timeline

Themes

Themes include Clean Studio, Noir Gold, Bold Pop, Neon Runner, Paper Cut, Boardroom, Kawaii Bubble, Y2K Chrome, Varsity Bold, Zen White, Pixel Arcade, Journal Ink. Apply to titles and captions, titles only, or captions only.

Safe zones

Run Check safe zones before export so captions and graphics stay inside platform-safe margins for vertical or landscape canvases.

FAQ

When should I ripple delete vs delete?

Ripple delete when you want later clips to pull left and remove the hole.