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How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere

June 9, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere.

Of the many possibilities for creating interesting videos with Adobe Premiere Pro CC editing software, creating a composite video can be a technique used in many situations. Putting a video inside another video is extremely useful for special effects editing, but actually getting started with this technique can seem a little daunting. Especially if you are new to video editing in Premiere, this guide will help you learn how to create a composite video in the program.

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To create this effect, you will need to use masks and mask tracking, which is not necessarily difficult, but takes some time. However, with these steps below, you can easily create a composite video editing effect and get an interesting and professional looking end result ready for social media.

How to Embed a Video Inside a Video

First, make sure you upload the videos you want to use for compositing to your media bin in the new project. You can follow the steps below to add your first video and create a mask.

Add the video you want to place second to first on track V2 on the timeline. Make sure you trim the clip or select In and Out points to the correct length.

Select this clip, then open the Effect Controls panel.

Look under Opacity and you’ll see ellipse, rectangle, or pen (freehand) icons. Choose the one that matches the object you will be masking where you want to add the second video.

Using the selected tool, create a mask to cover the area where you want to add the second video.

If your masked subject is moving in the video, you will have to do some mask tracking. In the Effect Controls panel, click the wrench icon next to the Mask Path option and choose an option from the drop-down menu that will work for your object. Then press the play button to the left of the wrench.

You can use the Playback option to see what the mask tracking looks like during playback, and if you need to fix something, you can use the preview controls to move the points where needed.

Now that you’ve created the mask, you can add your second video.

Place the second video on track V1 on the timeline below the first video.

You should now be able to see what the video looks like through the mask you created. To properly position it in the video, use the Position, Scale, and Rotate tools on the Effects tab. If you are using mask tracking with a moving object, you may also need to use keyframes to keep the second video in line with the object.

If you’re not familiar with keyframing, check out our article on the topic. Keyframes can be used to animate certain effects if needed.

Tips for Creating a Composite Video

The above steps will get you through the basic composition, however there are a few more things you should keep in mind that can help you fine-tune your video.

Use Lumetri color

When you first merge two separate video clips, it’s very likely that the colors won’t match exactly. This can make the composition less harmonious. However, if you use Lumertri color to color-correct one or both videos so they match better, it can help a lot with any inconsistencies.

You can use the basic color correction options to make more subtle changes, or add some presets to your video to change the overall look.

Blend the mask

When you first create your mask, you will see an option called Mask Feather. This will allow you to blend the edges of the mask as much as you have set. This can help blend the added video into the first one and make it more coherent.

You need to increase the Feather Mask until the edges are slightly blurred so that it is less noticeable. Of course, if your particular project calls for it, you can blend in as much as you like.

Take your time with mask tracking

We understand mask tracking can be a tedious ordeal. But it’s worth it for the neat end result. When you’re tracking a mask, it’s best to make sure it tracks smoothly. Changing tracking keyframes when needed will ensure this, and you can keep playing the preview and tweaking the tracking until it’s smooth.

Create Special Effects With Composite Videos

The ability to combine two or more videos together can allow for many creative uses in video content, and there really is no limit when creating a composite video. The more you understand this, the more advanced effects you can create. This tutorial should give you a good working foundation to get started and improve your composite video creation.

How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere

How to Create a Sun Glare Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro 2022

April 14, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Create a Sun Glare Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro 2022.

A sun or lens flare effect can be a great addition to a video, especially if you want to focus on a landscape or environment. It can also be a dramatic effect or transition for music videos. This is an effect you can do with the camera itself; however, it can be much easier to add it during video editing to get the desired effect.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC makes it very easy for beginners to add lens flare effects as they already have some special effects to help achieve this. Using these effects as a base, you can modify them in the Effect Controls panel and give them the look you want. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use lens flare effects and how to edit them to your liking.

How to Add a Sun Glare Effect

First you need to place the clip you want to create the sun flare effect for on the timeline at the right place. You can then follow the steps below to add sun highlights.

Go to the effects panel. Then choose Video Effects > Create > Highlights.

Click and drag the Lens Flare effect and apply it to the selected clip.

Once applied, you’ll see that it’s just a static image of the optical flare, and you’ll want to make a few adjustments to make it look natural.

Editing the Sun Glare Effect

Select the clip you applied the Flare effect to and look at the Effect Controls panel. In the Lens Flare section, you’ll have quite a few customization options to match your video. You can preview the changes in the video playback panel.

Look at the Flare Center option. This will allow you to change the position of the highlight. You can move it up and down or left and right.

In the Flash Intensity section, you can change the intensity of the main light point to create a dim or bright light. You can change this to match the light levels of your footage.

Use the Lens Type option to simulate the effect of lens flare from different types of lenses. You can change this if one of the options looks better to you.

The Blend With Original option helps blend the lens flares into the clip by changing the opacity and blend mode of the effect if you want a subtle look.

Knowing these options will come in handy when we animate the highlight. You rarely see static flare in video as it is due to actual lens movement and an external light source. Read on to learn how to animate the highlight effect so that it looks natural.

Animating the Lens Flare Effect

If you are unfamiliar with keyframing in Adobe Premiere Pro, please read our article on keyframing first to get a good grasp of the basics. Then follow these steps to animate the highlight light effect.

First, using the Flare Center option, place the center on the “light source” that your flare is coming from. For example, the sun, a street lamp, etc. After placing the object, make sure the timeline cursor is at the point in the clip where you want the flash to start, and then click the stopwatch next to the Flash Center to place it. keyframe. And set the Flare Brightness to the brightest value you want and set a keyframe.

Now move the timeline cursor to the point in the video where you want the highlights to stop. This will be the point on the video when the light source has disappeared from view. If you don’t have an actual light source, you’ll have to monitor the camera’s speed to simulate the effect of having one, and position the cursor at the point where the light source should be realistic.

Using the Flare Center option again, move the lens flare relative to the direction of the light source. You can also try reducing the brightness of highlights as the camera moves and the light source moves away. If your light source ends up moving off the screen or is no longer visible, reduce the flash brightness completely.

Animating lens flares is a time-consuming task. You will need to keep many environmental factors in mind in order to create the most natural sun reflections.

Tip: When any object passes over your light source, turn down the flash when it does and turn it up again as it passes.

Creating a Sun Glare Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro

Sun glare can be a great addition to a video or intro. This can be of great help, for example, if you want to create the illusion of the sun or sunlight. This adds depth to the environment and enhances the visual charm.

You can also create a lens flare effect in Adobe After Effects, or download overlay templates or presets for use in Premiere. However, if you want a faster option that gets the job done, using Adobe Premiere Pro’s lens flare effect can create an equally good option.

Have you run into any issues creating lens flare in Premiere? Let us know in the comments.

How to Create a Sun Glare Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro 2022

How to Add Fonts to Adobe Premiere Pro 2022

March 31, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Add Fonts to Adobe Premiere Pro 2022.

Using unique fonts in your project will not only make your video stand out among viewers, but can also be a great way to build a brand. Luckily, you’re not stuck with just the default fonts that Adobe Premiere Pro already has. You can use any available font to download and install on your computer.

Adobe Premiere downloads pre-installed fonts from your computer. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install fonts in Adobe Premiere and use them in your video.

Adding Fonts to Adobe Premiere Pro

To add fonts to Premiere, you just need to install them on your computer. You can download free fonts online or order a customized font that you can download. Here’s how to install them after you’ve downloaded them.

Open the .zip file with a program such as 7zip. There must be a .ttf or .otf font file inside.

Extract the .ttf or .otf file somewhere you remember it and click on it to open.

You will see an example font in a new window. In the upper left corner, click the “Install” button.

After installation, you can close the window.

Install the font before opening Premiere. If Premiere is already open when you install a new font, you may need to restart Premiere for the program to detect the new font.

Add New Fonts Through Adobe Fonts

Another way to quickly add fonts for use in Premiere projects is to download them through Adobe Fonts, formerly Typekit. This is a feature you can use in the Creative Cloud app and you can use the downloaded fonts in all Adobe apps.

Open Adobe Creative Cloud and go to Stock & Marketplace.

Select “Fonts” from the top menu bar.

Browse to find the font you want to use. This will take you to the Adobe Fonts website.

Click on the font you want to download.

To the right of the font name, you can click the “Activate Font” slider to add it to Creative Cloud. It will now be available in Adobe Premiere.

If the font has multiple styles, you can scroll down and only activate the ones you want to use.

You can view your downloaded fonts in Creative Cloud by selecting Applications from the top menu bar and then Manage Fonts from the sidebar. Once you open Premiere, you can use your new fonts using the methods below.

Using New Fonts in Adobe Premiere Pro

Now that you’ve downloaded the new font, you can open Adobe Premiere to use it in your project. Here’s how to use it in several ways.

When using the “Legacy Headers” feature, you can select the “Font Family” dropdown and choose the new font you just installed.

If using the Essential Graphics panel templates, switch to the Effect Controls panel. Open the “Text” drop-down list, then the “Original text” drop-down list. Click on the box just below to change the font.

If you are using the Type tool, you can follow Step 2 in the Effect Controls panel.

Your newly installed font should appear in the dropdown when using text. If you can’t find it, try entering the name of the font in the box and select it that way.

Why Won’t My Font Show Up in Adobe Premiere Pro?

If you’re having trouble adding a new font to Premiere, there are several ways you can fix the problem. If your font isn’t showing up in the font selection dropdowns even after searching for it, try some of these steps to fix it.

Make sure you have installed the font correctly. You can see if the font is installed by opening the .ttf source file. Click the “Install” button in the top left corner. If you’re getting an error message that says the font is already installed, try another solution. You can also replace the installed font and install it again.

Restart Adobe Premiere. Be sure to save, then go to File > Exit. Then reopen Premiere and your video project.

Restart your computer. If Premiere still doesn’t pick up the new font, restarting your computer may allow it to do so.

These fixes should allow Premiere to recognize your newly installed font so you can use it in your project.

Make Your Videos Stand Out by Adding Fonts

An important part of creating the look and feel of a video can certainly include the fonts you choose to use and how you use them. Font design can play a key role in the message you are trying to convey. So why not get it right and add the perfect font for your project with this guide.

How to Add Fonts to Adobe Premiere Pro 2022

How to Make a Glitch Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro

March 27, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Make a Glitch Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro.

A popular effect to emulate in video editing is the glitch effect. You can use this beginner-friendly effect in a variety of ways throughout your project, such as as a storytelling device, artistic effect, or transition. This is also one of the most fun effects to create, as you can experiment a lot with how the glitch looks.

Below, we’ve outlined a basic step-by-step method for creating a glitch effect in Adobe Premiere Pro that you can use for just about any project. However, you can take this tutorial as a guide and experiment with it to achieve the desired result. In this article, you will also find some suggested ways to take the glitch effect to the next level.

How to Make a Glitch Effect

Many people create these effects using After Effects or plugins. However, it is quite possible to create a stunning glitch effect with Premiere. Follow the steps below to create a basic glitch effect.

Place the clip you want to use for the effect on the timeline.

To make your footage cut and cut, split the clip at the point you want the glitch to start and then move them apart a bit like in the screenshot below.

Now right click to select and copy all the split clips and then paste them on the V2 timeline above the original clips to create a duplicate layer.

Select one of the duplicated clips and go to the Effect Controls panel. Go to the Opacity value and set it to 50%. Then, in the Motion drop-down list, change the Position values so that the superimposed duplicate clip is slightly different from the original. Do this step for the rest of the duplicates as well. You’ll want to change the position and possibly the scale values to add variety to the crash. You can also play with the blend mode to change the look.

This is enough for the main effect of the glitch. However, you can do even more tweaks to take it to the next level.

Customizing Your Glitch Effect

You can make the glitch effect even more realistic with several effects that can be added to Premiere. You can experiment with these effects to make your glitch effect look the way you want, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve.

RGB Effects

To get a nice glitch art effect, you need to play around with the RGB values of the duplicated video clips a bit. It may give you more VHS glitch or camera effect. Here’s how to do it with the arithmetic effect.

Go to the Effects panel, find the Arithmetic effect, or choose Video Effects > Legacy > Arithmetic.

Apply it to the clips you dubbed from the original video.

Go to the Effect Controls panel and in the Arithmetic section change the value of one of the color channels to achieve the RGB glitch effect. Also, change the “Operator” dropdown to “Difference”. This changes the blend option to give it a cleaner look.

Changing the red value will affect the saturation of the color, giving you the typical glitch effect. However, try experimenting with other colors to get a different look. You can also experiment with keyframe animation to enable or disable the RGB effect to add to your overall glitch effect.

warp wave effect

Another good way to make your footage glitchy is with the Wave Warp distortion effect. This segments the video in a wave pattern similar to the VHS scan line effect, although you can easily make it look more like a glitch by playing with the effect controls.

First, you need to add an adjustment layer to apply the wave effect to both the original clip and the duplicate clip. Go to the lower right corner of the Project panel and choose New Item > Adjustment Layer. Then drag the created layer from the Project panel to the V3 timeline above the sliced clips.

Go to the Effects panel and choose Video Effects > Distort > Waveform. Drag it onto the adjustment layer.

Now go to the effects control panel and open the Wave Warp dropdown. Here you can play around with the effect until it looks the way you like. For a real glitch, try the “Square” option in the Wave Type drop-down box.

You can also play with the wave width to change the distance between each wave, and the wave speed to determine how fast the wave warps. You can also try using keyframes to animate the wave’s deformation so that various properties change, making it look more like a glitch.

By playing around with these above options, you can get a unique look for your glitch that suits your video.

Make an Exciting Video With a Glitch Effect

The glitch effect has become popular in YouTube and TikTok videos to make them visually more interesting. It can also be used effectively as a storytelling technique to give the effect of a malfunctioning camera or other devices.

While creating a glitch effect in Premiere may not be obvious at first, as there is no simple effect you can use to create it, it’s not that hard once you play around with some of the existing effects.

Where would you use the glitch effect in your video projects? Let us know below.

How to Make a Glitch Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro

How to Make a Fade In or Out Animation in Adobe Premiere Pro

March 11, 2022 by feecalculator_x6rbod

How to Make a Fade In or Out Animation in Adobe Premiere Pro.

One of the most common animations or transitions you’ll see in a video is the fade in and out. They are popular because they both look beautiful and are fairly easy to achieve. Using Adobe Premiere for video editing, you can add fade-in or fade-out animation to anything – text, logos, clips, and more.

In this Premiere Pro tutorial, we’ll show you two different ways to use fade-in and fade-out animation. First with an element such as text or a logo, and then with a clip to use as a transition.

Both are very easy and won’t take long if you have a basic understanding of Adobe Premiere. If not, try reading our introductory article on Adobe Premiere Pro CC first, as well as our article on keyframing.

How to Fade Text Or a Logo In or Out

If you want to use this effect when entering text or your own logo, you’ll have to use the Effect Controls panel. First, make sure you’ve added your logo or added text from the Essential Graphics panel.

Select a clip of your logo or text.

2. Open the Effect Controls panel.

3. If you added a logo image, open the Opacity drop-down menu. If you’re using text from Essential Graphics, look in the Text drop-down list and look for Opacity.

4. Make sure the timeline cursor is at the beginning of the selected clip of your text/logo.

5. Using the opacity value, set it to 0. Click on the stopwatch to set the keyframe.

6. Move the timeline cursor to the point in the clip where you want the text/logo to be visible.

7. Set the opacity value back to 100. The second keyframe will automatically be set.

8. Play the video to see the animation and see if you like the speed. To change the animation speed, simply move the second keyframe closer or further away from the first. The further will slow it down, and the closer it will speed it up.

Keep in mind that if you click on the stopwatch again after turning it on, you will turn it off and Premiere will remove your keyframes. Keyframes are set automatically whenever you change the opacity value, or you can click the diamond icon to the right of it to set or remove them yourself. You can use the gray arrows to move between keyframes.

How to Make a Fade In or Out With a Transition Effect

If you want to use the fade in/out technique as a transition effect for your video clips, you can do that too. You can technically do this just like fading text or a logo, but there’s an easier method that involves using a dissolve effect and then tweaking it.

Select the clip you want to fade in/out. Select the Effects workspace to see the Effects panel.

3. Select Video Transitions > Dissolve.

4. Try Dip to Black transition or Film Dissolve. Drag it onto your clip, either at the beginning to fade out or at the end to fade out.

5. You can click on the added effect in the clip to change its start and animation speed.

This method works best if you want a simple fade in/out effect. However, if you want more control over the animation, it’s better to use the text/logo method above. You can then change the opacity and time value exactly the way you want.

Another way to do a fade animation is to crossfade if you want to fade out of one clip and into another. Just add the Film Dissolve effect to both the end of the clip you want to fade out of and the beginning of the clip you’re fading into.

To remove a fade in/out, click the effect on the clip and press the Backspace key on your keyboard. Or right-click on it and select “Clear”.

When to Use Fade In or Out Animations

A gradual appearance or disappearance can be a more dramatic effect. You can add it when you’ve finished a scene or finished a video. It’s also great for logos or for transitioning text on the screen.

If you’re using it as a transition, it’s best not to overuse this effect, as it can get boring quickly if used too often. Instead, stick to gradual volume up/down where you want to highlight the beginning or end of the clip. If you have audio with a clip, a good addition to the fade effect would be to fade the audio along with the video.

Use a Fade In or Out Animation In Your Next Video

Now that you know how to apply this effect, try it on your next video project to make it look attractive and professional. This is a common yet simple effect used in many videos and a great step to learn transitions for beginners. If you experiment with it, you will see many ways to use it.

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