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References and precise edits

Give “this moment” or “that title” a clear target, then refine the part that needs attention.

01Choose the target before the change

References can identify a time point, range, clip, track, source file, whole timeline, animation component, or an internal animation object. Choose the closest match to your intended change.

A point identifies a frame-level problem; a range gives timing context; a clip, track, or animation object helps define the scope.

Reference a specific part of the timeline in the composer, then describe your change.
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02Add a reference to the composer

  1. Locate the target in the timeline and use the current-frame or range reference action.
  2. Alternatively, type @ in the composer and choose project content.
  3. Check that the reference appears in the composer, then state what should change and what should stay.
Try asking

Only change the title in this range: move it to the upper left and make it slightly smaller so it does not cover the cup. Keep the shot order.

03Combine references and explain the relationship

One message can contain multiple references. For example, reference a style image and an animation component to explain which look should be applied to which object.

A reference supplies context; your words still define the task. If you only want to discuss options, say so explicitly.

Try asking

Use this image’s colors for this animated title. Keep the wording and its timing.

04Make small changes and review

  1. Request a coherent set of changes, such as a title’s position and size.
  2. Play the affected section after the Agent finishes and check its neighboring shots.
  3. Explain any remaining difference, or undo and redo through operation history. Select a current reference again after substantial changes.