What occurs during a Ripple Edit?

A Ripple Edit is a specific editing action in video and audio editing software that allows for efficient adjustments within a timeline. When you perform a Ripple Edit, it involves adjusting the duration of a clip by cutting or extending it. The key aspect of this action is that when a clip is trimmed or lengthened, all subsequent clips on the timeline are automatically shifted to accommodate this change.

This means that if you shorten a clip by pulling its end inwards, the following clips will move closer together, preventing any gaps in the sequence. Conversely, if you extend a clip, subsequent clips will shift later down the timeline to maintain continuity. This automatic shifting is what distinguishes Ripple Edits from other types of edits, where clips might be moved independently or remain stationary.

The other options do not accurately describe the nature of a Ripple Edit. Duplicating clips, affecting only audio, or locking clips in place describe different editing functions that do not incorporate the automatic adjustment of the timeline that Ripple Editing entails.