What happens when you use the Lift command?

When you utilize the Lift command in video editing, the selected portion of your sequence is removed, leaving a black space where that segment originally existed. This is an essential function that allows editors to cut out unwanted parts of a sequence while clearly indicating where the removal occurred. The resulting gap created can serve as a visual cue for further edits or adjustments, ensuring that the timeline maintains its structure even with parts removed.

In contrast to the Lift command, other options serve different purposes: for example, removing a segment without leaving a gap is typically associated with a different command that shifts subsequent clips to fill the space. Splitting a clip into smaller parts is a separate editing function, often called a "cut" or "slice," which does not remove the content but creates multiple segments. Locking a track against changes prevents any modifications to that track, which is irrelevant when discussing the actions performed by the Lift command. This context reinforces the distinct functionality of the Lift command in sequence management within video editing software.