Core editing
Preview and playback
Play, step frames, zoom the monitor, go fullscreen, save frames, and use proxy playback.
Play and navigate
- Play and pause with the preview controls or Space.
- Step one frame at a time with ← and → for frame-accurate checks.
- Jump to the start of the timeline with Home and the end with End.
- Read the timecode display to confirm the exact playhead position.
Frame the view
- Adjust preview zoom to inspect detail; this does not change the export canvas.
- Use Fullscreen when reviewing motion or framing, and Exit Fullscreen to return.
- Use Save frame to write the current frame to an image file.
- Transform, mask, and edit overlays appear on the monitor when a matching item is selected.
Playback performance and audio
- When proxies exist, Formats Studio uses them for smoother playback of heavy media; exports still use the originals.
- The monitor volume control affects local playback only.