Core actions
- Drag media onto video or audio tracks
- Trim in/out, split at playhead (
S) - Move, duplicate, copy/paste, delete
- Multi-select clips
- Toggle snapping (
N) - Undo / redo
- Add tracks; reorder, mute, lock, hide, resize tracks
- Zoom the timeline; scrub the playhead
- Record voice-over at the playhead
Track stacking
Lower tracks sit behind upper tracks. Use this for backgrounds, picture-in-picture, captions, and stickers.Precision tools
For slip, roll, ripple delete, close gaps, silence removal, multicam, layouts, fillers, and more, see Precision edits.Preview transport
Play/pause, jump to start/end, skip ±1s, zoom, layout guide, hand vs select tool, fullscreen. Defaults are listed in Keyboard shortcuts.Organization
Markers, versions, and timelines cover annotations, snapshots, and multiple sequences.MCP
Agents uselayz_get_editor_context then timeline tools such as add, trim, split, move, and ripple. See Editor features via MCP.
FAQ
How do I close a hole after deleting a clip?
How do I close a hole after deleting a clip?
Use Ripple delete or Close gaps in Precision edits.
Can I have multiple timelines in one project?
Can I have multiple timelines in one project?
Yes, up to 12 sequences sharing media.