Timeline View
The Timeline view is where you assemble the timing of a scene’s visuals and sounds. You can add sound track layers, as well as edit audio files imported into the sound tracks. You can also add transitions and control the playback of a selected panel or the entire storyboard from this view.
1 | The current timecode (playhead position) is displayed in the top-left corner of the Timeline view. The total duration of the project is displayed the current timecode. |
2 | The names and beginnings of the different acts are indicated by small flags at the top of the Timeline view. |
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Sequences are displayed as blue bars. |
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Scenes are represented by grey frames at the top and bottom of the panels. |
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Each panel displays a thumbnail. |
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Camera movements are displayed as black bars in the Camera track and keyframes as blue diamonds (when selected). |
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The audio blocks appear below the scenes. |
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The current sequence, scene, and panel names are displayed at the beginning of the panel row. |
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Transitions are displayed as blue rectangles between scenes. |
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Layer movements are displayed as black bars in the Layer track and keyframes as blue diamonds (when selected). |
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The soundtrack names and Mute and Lock icons are displayed at the beginning of the audio rows. |
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Sound options are available for manipulating the audio. |
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The Zoom tool increases or reduces the width of the frames in the Timeline view. |
For tasks related to this view, see About Timing.
- Do one of the following:
‣ | In a view area, click the Add View button and select Timeline. |
‣ | Select Windows > Timeline. |