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Part II

Effects

To scale and rotate a clip:

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Command-drag a Scale/Distort handle.

To distort the shape of a clip:

1

Select a clip in the Timeline.

2

Select the Distort tool in the Tool palette, then drag a Scale/Distort handle.

Tip: To shorten one side and lengthen the other side of an image, hold down the Shift
key while dragging.

Command-drag a Scale/
Distort handle to scale
and rotate the clip.

Drag a Scale/Distort
handle with the Distort
tool to distort the clip.

Hold down the Shift key as
you drag to change all
four points simultaneously
and give the appearance
of a change in perspective.