# asset-clip References a single media asset. ## Discussion Use an `asset-clip` element as a shorthand for a `clip` when it references the entire set of media components in a single media. Specify the timing of the edit through the [Timing Attributes](/documentation/Professional-Video-Applications/timing-attributes). The `start` and `duration` attributes of the `asset-clip` element apply to all media components in the asset. Use the `audio-role` and `video-role` attributes to specify the main role. Generate subroles using the main role name, followed by a numerical suffix. For example, `dialogue.dialogue-1`, `dialogue.dialogue-2`, and so on. Just as you do with the `clip` element, you can also use a `asset-clip` element as an immediate child element of an `event` element to represent a browser clip. In this case, use the [Timeline Attributes](/documentation/Professional-Video-Applications/timeline-attributes) to specify its format, etc. > Note: > FCPXML 1.6 added the `asset-clip` element to add both the audio and video media components from a media file as a clip. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)