Control Clip Duration with 4 Pacing Presets

Every video has a natural rhythm. A fast-paced music montage needs quick cuts, while a documentary benefits from longer, more deliberate shots. Clip style presets let you set the default duration range for clips when they are added to the timeline, so the pacing matches your content from the start.

The Four Presets

Dynamic (1.5 - 3 seconds)

Fast-paced editing with rapid cuts. Each clip stays on screen just long enough to register before the next one appears. Best for:

  • Music videos — cuts that land on the beat
  • Montages — travel highlights, event recaps, product showcases
  • High-energy content — sports, action sequences, transitions

Balanced (2 - 5 seconds)

A natural middle ground that works for most content. Clips have enough time to breathe without overstaying. Best for:

  • Vlogs — conversational pacing with visual variety
  • General content — tutorials, reviews, day-in-the-life videos
  • Social media Shorts — engaging without feeling rushed

Cinematic (3 - 8 seconds)

Slow, deliberate cuts that give each shot room to tell its story. The audience has time to absorb the visuals and feel the mood. Best for:

  • Storytelling — narrative-driven videos with emotional weight
  • Dramatic content — short films, artistic pieces
  • Scenic footage — landscapes, architecture, slow-motion shots

Manual

Full control. You set a custom minimum and maximum duration to match your exact needs. The range can be anything you want — from sub-second cuts to extended takes.

Start with Balanced: If you are not sure which preset to use, Balanced is a safe default. You can always switch presets later and re-trim existing clips.

How to Set a Clip Style

1

Open project settings

From the editor, tap the settings icon to open the project settings panel.

2

Find the Clip Style section

Scroll to the clip style option. You will see the four preset buttons: Dynamic, Balanced, Cinematic, and Manual.

3

Select your preset

Tap the preset that matches your content. If you choose Manual, two sliders appear for setting the minimum and maximum duration.

How Presets Affect Editing

The clip style preset is used in two key situations:

  • Smart Add — when clips are added to the timeline via Smart Add with AI, the preset determines the target duration range for each clip
  • Smart Trimmer — when Smart Trimmer selects the best segment from a silent clip, it aims for a duration within the preset range

The preset does not lock you in. After clips are placed on the timeline, you can always trim them manually to any length you want.

Per-project setting: Each project has its own clip style. Changing the preset in one project does not affect your other projects.