Definition
A timeline editor is the core workspace in video editing software where media elements — video clips, audio tracks, transitions, effects, text overlays, and captions — are arranged horizontally along a time axis. The timeline provides a visual representation of the entire project's structure, allowing editors to precisely position, trim, split, and layer media elements. Modern timeline editors support multiple video and audio tracks, keyframe animation, and real-time preview of changes.
How Loopdesk Uses This
Loopdesk features a professional-grade timeline editor powered by AI. Unlike traditional timelines that start empty, Loopdesk's timeline is auto-populated with your AI-generated rough cut in seconds. You can then fine-tune using direct timeline interactions (drag, trim, split) or natural language prompts that modify the timeline automatically. The timeline supports multi-track video and audio, captions, transitions, and effects — all running in the browser with no software installation.
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Rough Cut
The first assembled edit of a video, containing the basic structure and sequence of clips before fine-tuning.
AI Video Editing
The use of artificial intelligence to automate and enhance video editing tasks such as cutting, trimming, captioning, and color correction.
Automated Editing
Software-driven editing workflows that automatically perform tasks like cutting, trimming, transitions, and color matching without manual input.