diff --git a/video_editor.py b/video_editor.py
index 1a774cc..d7382f4 100644
--- a/video_editor.py
+++ b/video_editor.py
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@ class ShortsEditorGUI:
         # Professional Timeline Workspace - Multi-track editing environment
         # Fixed height prevents timeline from shrinking when window is resized
         # This is where users perform the majority of their editing work
-        timeline_workspace = tk.Frame(player_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], height=428)
+        timeline_workspace = tk.Frame(player_frame, bg=self.colors['bg_secondary'], height=480)
         timeline_workspace.grid(row=1, column=0, sticky="ew", padx=15, pady=(0, 15))
         timeline_workspace.pack_propagate(False)  # Maintain fixed height for consistent layout