I'm trying to do a first edit of a long video.  I want to start it later, and cut out large chunks. Later. I'll refine the edges and bring it together. If I use the 'start point' and 'end point' i get confused because it doesn't match the greyed out area of the timeline. Then when I try to use the split and trim tools I can't see the timeline.

It's driving me nuts! Can anyone help?

Thanks