Which method aligns the start of an imported clip to the current timeline location when spotting?

Which method aligns the start of an imported clip to the current timeline location when spotting?

• A. Right-click on the clip and choose spot
• B. Place cursor on desired location and control-click the clip (start will be aligned)
• C. Grabber tool on the track
• D. Use the move clip command

Answer: (B)

When you want the start of an imported clip to snap to a specific spot on the timeline, you use the current timeline location as the reference. Placing the edit cursor on the desired timeline location and control-clicking the clip makes Pro Tools align the clip’s start exactly to that location, so it begins where your cursor is. This is faster and more precise than other methods because it uses the current time you’ve chosen as the target without needing to type a time or drag by eye. Right-clicking and choosing Spot would require entering a time in a dialog, which isn’t as direct for matching the current position. Dragging with the Grabber or using a Move command doesn’t automatically snap the start to the exact timeline location.

When you want the start of an imported clip to snap to a specific spot on the timeline, you use the current timeline location as the reference. Placing the edit cursor on the desired timeline location and control-clicking the clip makes Pro Tools align the clip’s start exactly to that location, so it begins where your cursor is. This is faster and more precise than other methods because it uses the current time you’ve chosen as the target without needing to type a time or drag by eye. Right-clicking and choosing Spot would require entering a time in a dialog, which isn’t as direct for matching the current position. Dragging with the Grabber or using a Move command doesn’t automatically snap the start to the exact timeline location.