A CLIP is a short movie segment, usually lasting no more than a few minutes. It is often used to show a particular scene or moment from a longer film or video. Clips are also used to create montages or highlight reels of a particular event or topic. Clips can be used for promotional purposes, such as trailers for upcoming films, or to provide a quick overview of a topic. Clips are also used in television shows and news broadcasts to provide a visual accompaniment to the audio portion of the program.