# TimeEffect

> An effect that alters timing.

Symbols in this group are spelled `otio_time_effect_…`. An SDK drops that prefix.

## `new`

`otio_time_effect_new` · constructor

Creates a time effect: an effect that alters timing and has no parameters.

```c
OtioStatus otio_time_effect_new(
    OtioDocument *target,
    const char *name,
    const char *effect_name,
    OtioNode *out_node,
    OtioBuffer *out_error);
```

| Parameter | Type | Role |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `target` | `document` | document mut |
| `name` (optional) | `text` | input |
| `effect_name` (optional) | `text` | input |
| `out_node` | `node` | output |
| `out_error` | `text` | error |

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Page: https://otio-rust-docs.vercel.app/reference/time-effect/