When performing an Extract edit, what happens to the gap?

When performing an Extract edit, what happens to the gap?

• A. The gap is closed
• B. The gap remains open
• C. A filler is inserted
• D. A new gap is created elsewhere

Answer: (A)

An Extract edit acts as a ripple delete on the timeline. When you remove a portion of a clip with Extract, the remaining part of the clip and everything after it slide left to fill the space. Because nothing is left empty, the gap disappears and the timeline remains continuous. This is why the gap is closed here—the operation eliminates the space by shifting content to the left.

An Extract edit acts as a ripple delete on the timeline. When you remove a portion of a clip with Extract, the remaining part of the clip and everything after it slide left to fill the space. Because nothing is left empty, the gap disappears and the timeline remains continuous. This is why the gap is closed here—the operation eliminates the space by shifting content to the left.