The Desktop Module Editor lets you preview an effect before applying it to the clip. When this feature is available for a tool, it is indicated by an “E” that appears beside the button prior to selecting the clip destination. In most cases, you can modify the effect before applying it to the clip.

The Desktop Module Editor is available for the following Processing commands:

• Average
• Compound
• Flip
• Logic Ops
• Auto Matte
• Monochrome
• Negative
• Posterise

The Desktop Module Editor is available for the following Format commands:

• Deinterlace
• Interlace
• Field Merge
• Film Compress
• Film Expand
• Deal
• Combine

To preview an operation using the Module Editor:

1. Click the button for the operation you want to use.
2. Select the source clips.
   NoteWhen using the same material as in the previous session, you can automatically enter an editing module by first clicking the button when the S appears, and then selecting a destination.

   When the Editing Module option is available for a tool, an E appears on the button.

   
   

3. Click the operation button again.
4. Select a destination.

   The editing module appears. Use the controls in the editing module as you would on the Desktop.

   
   

   (a) Deinterlace editing module