Which segment tool works best for inserting a clip between two Timeline segments?

Which segment tool works best for inserting a clip between two Timeline segments?

• A. Extract / Splice - In
• B. Lift/Overwrite
• C. Slip
• D. Roll

Answer: (A)

To insert a clip between two adjacent pieces on a timeline, you want a tool that places the new clip right at the edit point without removing what’s already there. The Splice-In operation does exactly that: it inserts the selected clip between the two existing segments, pushing the downstream content to the right while keeping the first clip intact. This preserves timing and creates a seamless insertion. Other tools don’t fit this goal: Lift/Overwrite would remove or cover over existing material, Slip changes which frames inside a clip without moving the edit point, Roll shifts the cut between two clips, and Extract typically removes a portion and closes a gap rather than inserting. So the best choice for inserting between two timeline segments is Splice-In.

To insert a clip between two adjacent pieces on a timeline, you want a tool that places the new clip right at the edit point without removing what’s already there. The Splice-In operation does exactly that: it inserts the selected clip between the two existing segments, pushing the downstream content to the right while keeping the first clip intact. This preserves timing and creates a seamless insertion. Other tools don’t fit this goal: Lift/Overwrite would remove or cover over existing material, Slip changes which frames inside a clip without moving the edit point, Roll shifts the cut between two clips, and Extract typically removes a portion and closes a gap rather than inserting. So the best choice for inserting between two timeline segments is Splice-In.