Is it possible to propagate timeline changes?

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Is it possible to propagate timeline changes?

PostSun Dec 20, 2020 1:47 pm

Hi

I am working on a complex project with large number of clips therefore I decided to apply the concept of the subproject-timelines (i.e. the master timeline holds several subproject timelines).

Master timeline: timeline1, timeline2, timeline3, etc...

What workflow would you suggest if I need to change the length of the e.g. timeline2?
Can it be made so that the length of timeline2 would propagate to the master timeline?

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Re: Is it possible to propagate timeline changes?

PostTue Dec 22, 2020 10:08 pm

No, that's not possible. You'd have to manually Trim timeline 2 in the Master.

That said, I recommend working in one timeline. I think it's just easier, especially for audio.
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Re: Is it possible to propagate timeline changes?

PostWed Dec 23, 2020 9:19 am

Thanks for the clarification. I am still trying to get fully comfortable in Resolve and this help me understand what is possible and what not.

Jim Simon wrote:That said, I recommend working in one timeline. I think it's just easier, especially for audio.


Yes, I also realised this.

I really like the "Source Tape" view available on the Cut page and I wanted to create separate timelines there...

What I do now is switch to Cut page, quickly preview media and insert it into master timeline, then switch back to Edit page where I rearrange clips and fine tune further. Doing that along with master audio also helps a lot.
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Re: Is it possible to propagate timeline changes?

PostWed Dec 23, 2020 9:22 am

Try staying in the cut page for clip arrangement and trimming, once u learn the operation there it’s quite fast, then go to edit for fine refinement if u wish
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