You can move clips around in the timeline and split clips into two parts.
Move clips in the timeline
ยท In the timeline, select one or more clips, and drag them to a new location.
Blue outlines appear in the timeline, indicating where the clips will appear.
Split a clip
1. In the timeline, select the clip you want to split.
2. Position the playhead where you want to split the clip.
3. Choose Modify > Split Clip.
Add a transition between clips manually
To add transitions manually, you must first turn off automatic transitions. For more information, see Disable automatic transitions.
1. Select Transitions in the Content Library section of the sidebar, below the Libraries list.
To preview a transition, skim it in the browser.
1. Drag a transition between two clips in the timeline.
A transition icon appears between the clips.
Add a cross-dissolve transition between clips
To add a cross-dissolve transition, in which the first shot fades out while the second shot fades in, you must first turn off automatic transitions. For more information, see Disable automatic transitions.
1. In the timeline, click the edge of either clip you want to connect with a cross-dissolve.
2. Choose Edit > Add Cross Dissolve (or press Command-T).
A cross-dissolve transition appears between the two clips in the timeline.
Note: If you select a clip in the timeline and choose Edit > Add Cross Dissolve, a cross-dissolve is added to both sides of the clip.