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# The Player

This section of the user interface is generally used for viewing the currently selected shot in the Storyboard. However, you can also use it to:

- Display the Library and file browser in order to select footage to add to the Storyboard. See About Browsing for Footage.
- View and modify EDL details. See Working with EDL, ALE, and Cutlist Files.
- Display Colour menus. See Displaying Colour Menus in the Player.
- Monitor capture progress. See Capturing Material.