You
can remove footage from the start or end of a video or animation
layer.
When you trim footage, you can restore
it by re-extending the ends of the layer duration bar.
In the Animation or Layers palette, select the
layer you want to edit.
Move the current-time indicator to the frame (or time)
you want as the new In point or Out point.
On the Animation palette menu, choose one of the following
options:
Move Layer In Point To
Current Time
Permanently moves section from the start of the layer
to the current-time indicator.
Move Layer Out Point To Current Time
Permanently moves section from the current-time indicator
to the end of the layer.
Trim Layer Start To Current Time
Temporarily removes (hides) section from the current-time
indicator to the start of the layer.
Trim Layer End To Current Time
Temporarily removes (hides) section from the current-time
indicator to the end of the layer.
Note: You can also use the Lift Work Area command to delete
footage in one or more unlocked layers, or the Extract Work Area
command to delete a specific duration in all layers of a video or
animation.