You can add a dissolve between two shots provided that there are a sufficient number of underlying handles.

To add a dissolve between two shots:

1. Click Editing, and then click Edit.

   The Edit menu appears.

   
   

   (a) Dissolve menu button  (b) Dissolve button  (c) Duration slider  

2. Select the shot to the left of the cut to which you want to add a dissolve.
   NoteYou must have sufficient handles to add a dissolve. If you do not, use the Retrim tool. For more information, see Creating Additional Handles for Dissolves.
3. Enable Dissolve, and then drag the Dissolve slider to set the dissolve duration.
4. To edit the shape of the Dissolve curve, see Editing Dissolves.