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Set sequence start time

By default, each sequence’s time ruler starts at zero and measures time according to the timecode format you specified in the Display Format field of the New Sequence dialog box General tab. However, you can change the starting time of the sequence’s time ruler. For example, you may want to set the start time to match a master tape, which typically begins at 00;58;00;00, to accommodate a two‑minute leader before the standard program start time of 01;00;00;00.

 In a Timeline panel menu, choose Sequence Zero Point, enter a starting timecode, and click OK. (The starting time must be a positive number.)