Split Video/Audio Edits in FCE timeline

Using the trim tool between 2 clips in the timeline only seems to let me trim Video and Audio locked together.
(This is the case when the original clip contains the synced Audio Video)
I can't seem to find a way to split the edit (ie.roll the video out further along the timeline than the audio other than locking the audio tracks -not ideal)
How can I select the video only for trimming when the original clip contains the synced AV?

Hi -
If you don't want to link and unlink clips, or lock and unlock tracks, another method to accomplish what you want to do is to not use the trim window. Instead,directly on the timeline, use the Roll Tool. While using the Roll Toll, hold down the option key and click on the video transition you want to move and drag it to a new position. It will move only the video transition directly under the clip, and leave your audio as it was. You can also use this to move the audio cut points without moving the video.
Hope this helps.

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