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Inspiring
November 14, 2018
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Moving a clip is not visible in timeline.

  • November 14, 2018
  • 12 replies
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Hi,

I hope I'm wording this problem correctly. I used to be able to click and drag a clip (or end points of a clip) and then move that on a timeline to see the result live while editing. Now I cannot see what happens when moving a clip (or dragging endpoints) until after I release the mouse click.

Here is another way of wording the problem.

I would click the mouse on a clip and then drag it on the timeline to a new position. During this I would see in real time the arrangement of the clip to make a choice about how far I want to move the clip. Now I cannot see the patch of the clip on the timeline. I need to release the clip to see the movement. This is annoying because the movements are not as precise. I have to drag the clips multiple times to see the result. This same problem goes for selecting in or out points of a clip on the timeline.

I cannot see any preferences to change the way I view movement of clips on the timeline.

This problem started with the new update a few days ago.

Thanks,

Jason

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Correct answer Ann Bens

Yes seen this too: deleted just the audio in the nested clips.

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T Hun
Participating Frequently
April 28, 2021

I've got this same problem, and I can't shake it. I've done everything. Including uninstalling/installing. How has this been a a bug for more than two years?

 

Participant
May 8, 2021

I've solved it removing all the nested clip: I've opened each nested sequence and I copy the clips insiede it, pasting in the timeline in place of the nested clip.

I hope it may solve your problem too.

 

Ann Bens
Community Expert
Ann BensCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 8, 2021

Yes seen this too: deleted just the audio in the nested clips.

caroline_edits
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 15, 2018

Hey, Jason.

That's super weird! I bet it's really frustrating to not be able to see where the clip is going. Have you tried resetting your preferences?

FAQ: How to reset (trash) preferences in Premiere Pro?

Nothing will happen to your project, but it'll reset some of the program's behaviors.

Let me know if that helps!

-Caroline

Inspiring
November 20, 2018

Thanks Caroline,

I believe Premiere Pro is working better now. I also had weird instances of markers not being applied to the correct spot of a clip when I applied them. I think trashing preferences helped with that issue too.

Thanks,

Jason