Create and save comps

Create and save comps

You can use quick swipe comping techniques to select the best parts from several takes, combining these parts into one master comp. After creating a comp, it’s a good idea to save it so that you can easily return to it at a later point. Any subsequent changes will automatically create a new comp.

Combine sections of different takes into a comp

  1. Do one of the following:

    • Click the Quick Swipe Comping button in the upper-left corner of the take folder, making sure it’s turned on.

      Figure. Pointing out the Quick Swipe Comping button.

    • Click the Take Folder pop-up menu in the upper-left corner of the take folder, and make sure Quick Swipe Comping is chosen.

      Figure. Selecting Quick Swipe Comping in the pop-up menu.

  2. Drag across take sections with the Pointer or Pencil tool.

    Selecting a section in one take automatically deselects the same section in another take.

    Figure. Dragging the pointer across a take section.

The comp sections, located in the top lane of the take folder, reflect the combined selections from all takes. The vertical lines in the comp overview indicate the transitions between the different take sections.

Save the current comp

  • Choose Duplicate Comp from the Take Folder pop-up menu in the upper-left corner of the take folder.

    Figure. Choosing Duplicate Comp from the pop-up menu.

The current comp is saved, and added to the list of comps in the pop-up menu.

Create a comp from the current take

  • Choose Create New Comp from the Take Folder pop-up menu in the upper-left corner of the take folder.

    Figure. Choosing Create New Comp from the pop-up menu.

The current take is saved as a new comp named Comp X: Comp X, and is added to the list of comps in the pop-up menu. By default, new comps are saved as Comp X: Comp X, but you can also rename comps.