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unable to complete command.
Whenever I try to adjust the speed of a clip, I get this message.
Unable to complete command. A conflict occured during a trim operation.
What does this mean?
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3 Replies
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When you change the speed of a clip (unless you’re doing manual speed ramping), FCP makes the clip longer (or shorter), and moves other footage in the timeline accordingly to match your change. If that move causes a collission (either with the clip you’re trying to change or other clips moving in the timeline), FCP won’t let you make the speed change because it may cause something in your timeline to be overwritten without you knowing about it.
The simple fix…well, there are a few. The easiest: drag the clip to the end of the timeline so that it is the last clip in the timeline. then do the speed change and put it back where you want it.
You could also reserve a track (or set of tracks if you’re using audio too) for speed changes, and anytime you want to change the speed of a clip, move it directly up to that track. Lock all other track, then do the speed change. Since the tracks are locked, they no footage will be shifted. Then unlock the locked tracks and move your remapped footage back down.
-Ben
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you could also match frame to the master clip, which will default with the in + out point you’re currently using, and then apply your speed changes and pull it back to the timeline.
just don’t forget to check for those changes to the master clip next time you use it for something else.
-karim
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Thanks
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