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Source & Timeline Preview Editing Mac

Filmora's new Source and Timeline Preview Editing feature revolutionizes dual-screen workflows by introducing a dedicated "Source Monitor" alongside the existing "Timeline Monitor." This update allows for simultaneous, independent previewing of media assets and timeline sequences.

In Filmora, you can keep the Source Monitor in the main window for reviewing and editing raw footage, while placing the Timeline Monitor on a second screen for a full-screen view of your final project. When you select an asset from the media library, its preview appears in the Source Monitor. Dragging that asset to the timeline will show its final effect in real-time within the Timeline Monitor. This professional-grade setup boosts productivity and immersion, giving you full control over your media and editing process.

Upon reading this guide, you will learn how to utilize the Source and Timeline Preview Editing feature:

Step 1: Import the Clips to Filmora's Interface

Begin the process by launching Filmora on your device and creating a new project. Next, import all the clips you want to edit simultaneously into the tool's interface and drag them to the editing timeline.

Import the Clips to Filmora's Interface

Step 2: Move the Timeline Window

Now head to the preview section and drag the Timeline section and place wherever you want within the interface.

Move the Timeline Window

Step 3: Move the Source Window

Next, drag the Source window and place it within the interface to place according to your preferences.

Move the Source Window

Step 4: Preview and Edit Windows Simultaneously

Once you have positioned both windows to your preferences, you can edit the videos using the provided options, such as viewing the Video Scopes and changing the Aspect Ratio. You can also apply assets and preview their results in the Source Monitor. If you wish to include an asset or effect in the final result, drag it onto the Timeline. The results will then be visible for preview in the Timeline Monitor, and you can proceed to export the file using the button in the top-right corner.

Preview and Edit Windows Simultaneously