Live Clip Preview in Program Monitor While Dragging

[karmart93]

When dragging a video clip on the timeline, it would be incredibly helpful if the Program Monitor displayed a live preview of the frame under the playhead at the current clip position, in real time as I move the clip.

Why it's useful:
This would allow users to visually align clips with other moments in the timeline more accurately and intuitively, without needing to constantly drop, scrub, or zoom in. It’s beneficial for timing b-roll, syncing actions, or cutting to beats in music.

Inspiration:
This feature already exists in other NLEs (like Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve), where dragging clips gives visual feedback in the viewer window. It's a huge time-saver and makes precise editing much easier.

Optional Settings:

• A toggle in preferences: "Show preview in Program Monitor while dragging clips"

• Frame hold or live playback toggle

Request Summary:
Add a live frame preview in the Program Monitor when a clip is moved in the timeline, allowing precise visual alignment without trial and error.

[jack_4712]

I just switched to Adobe from Resolve and it's mind boggling. Really hoping they add this.

[R Neil Haugen]

On my PC, when I scub the timeline, the Program monitor shows the CTI location clip ... but it isn't doing so on yours. That's ... odd. I wonder what's up there?

[jack_4712]

Neil, I'm referring to dragging a clip, not the playhead/CTI. Was that your understanding?

[R Neil Haugen]

Ahh, I see your intentions now.

And yes that would be good.