If you've ever watched a movie scene that zooms in on a character's face during a pivotal moment, you've probably wondered, "How can I do that in my videos?"
Well, wonder no more. We're cracking the code and spilling the secrets on how to zoom in on your footage like a Hollywood pro. Ready to take your videos from good to "wow, this is epic?" Let's get started!
In this article, you will learn:
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the latest version of Adobe Premiere Pro installed on your computer. If you don't have it yet, you can download it from the official Adobe website.
To start, open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project. Then, import your footage by clicking on File > Import. Navigate to the location of your video file, select it, and click Open.
In the Project Panel, drag your imported footage to the "New Item" button. This will automatically create a sequence with the same settings as your video file.
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Once your footage is on the timeline, click on it to select it. Then, navigate to the Effect Controls panel. If it's not visible, you can find it by going to Window > Effect Controls.
In the Effect Controls panel, you'll find the Scale property under the Motion dropdown.
To create a zoom effect, you'll need to set keyframes for Scale. A keyframe marks the point in time where a change will start or end.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to zoom in on Premiere Pro:
Footage Before Zoom In Adjustment:
Footage After Zoom In Adjustment:
Extra Tip:
You can perform similar actions with the Position property. By inserting keyframes at the Position property, you can adjust the position values.
Alternatively, after selecting the Position property, you can adjust the position values by dragging the anchor point in the Program Monitor.
At this point, you should have a basic zoom effect. However, it will start and stop abruptly. To make the zoom smoother:
This will make the zoom start and end more gradually.
If you don't see any keyframes on your timeline, right-click on the clip, select "Show Clip Keyframes," then click on "Scale" under the "Motion" option.
Finally, play back your sequence to review the zoom effect. If needed, adjust the keyframes and their values until you're satisfied with the result.
In the previous section, we covered the method of how to zoom in on Premiere Pro. But you may have noticed, this zoom effect applies to the entire video clip.
In actual content creation, zoom-in effects are often used for close-ups or comical expressions in videos. Zooming in on the entire video clip obviously doesn't meet this need.
Zooming in on a specific part of a video clip in Premiere Pro is also very straightforward.
Open the Effects panel, select "Distort > Magnify" from the Video Effects dropdown list, and drag it onto the clip in the timeline where you want the zoom effect to apply.
Click on the clip in the timeline, then in the Effect Controls panel, click on the Magnify parameters. Here are some common settings for magnifying:
Let's take a look at the effect of zooming in on a character's face.
We've journeyed through the cinematic landscapes of Adobe Premiere Pro, cracking the code of zooming in one frame at a time.
Remember, a successful zoom isn't just about magnifying a part of your footage. It's about drawing the viewer's attention and making them feel like they're part of the action.
So don't be afraid to play around with your settings - adjust the center point, tinker with the magnification rates, or even experiment with different shapes for your zoom area. And remember, practice makes perfect.
But before we end the tutorial, there's a game-changer we believe could help you elevate your Premiere Pro game to the next level: TourBox.
TourBox comes with basic effect controls for Premiere Pro. With simple configurations, you can effortlessly use TourBox with one hand to manage clip positions, zoom, rotation, and other effects.
Further Reading:
TourBox Console 5.5 New Features | Effect Controls for Premiere Pro
TourBox streamlines every aspect of video editing, guaranteeing an operational experience that you'll surely enjoy. Please take a look at our video editing page to see how TourBox completely transforms the video editing process.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding videographer, TourBox can help you navigate the world of Premiere Pro more efficiently, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - bringing your creative vision to life.