What is the purpose of the Slide tool?

The purpose of the Slide tool is to move a clip along the timeline while keeping its In and Out points unchanged. This functionality allows editors to adjust the positioning of a clip relative to adjacent clips without altering the duration of the clip itself. By using the Slide tool, a user can easily reposition a clip to create a better flow in the timeline, which is particularly useful in situations where the timing and pacing of scenes are critical to the overall storytelling.

Other options focus on different functionalities that are not aligned with the specific purpose of the Slide tool. For instance, cutting clips at specified points relates to using the Razor tool, resizing a clip's duration while maintaining speed pertains to the Rate Stretch tool, and organizing clips into bins is a matter of file management rather than clip editing. Each of these tools or functions serves distinct purposes in the editing process, making the Slide tool unique in its ability to reposition without altering timing or duration.