# Using the Inspector

The inspector displays the available actions you can take based on the current selection.

# Timeline Settings

When a timeline is selected from the timeline picker, use the inspector panel to view and change the settings of the timeline.

Learn more: Creating & Navigating Timelines

# Clip Settings

# Size

Change the size of attached clips outside of the storyline in in the inspector panel (useful for tidying up busy timelines)

You can also use the keyboard shortcut R to quickly toggle between these sizes.

Clip Inspector
Clip Inspector

# Position

Change the position of a clip within a timeline. The position is anchored to the top left corner of the preview when X and Y are both 0. The resolution of the timeline determines the bottom and right edges.

Property - Position
Property - Position

# Scale

When a clip is brought into a timeline, it will be rescaled to fit within the timeline resolution.

The width and height can also be customized using the W and H inputs.

Property - Scale
Property - Scale

# Opacity

Change the opacity of a selected clip between 0 and 100%.

Property - Opacity
Property - Opacity

# Volume

Change the volume of a clip between 0 and 200%.

Property — Volume Control
Property — Volume Control