Video Transitions in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Explore the different types of video transitions in Adobe Premiere Pro, learn how to apply and customise them, integrate customised transitions from Creative Cloud, streamline your editing with default transitions and get answers to common questions in our FAQs.
Create video transitions in Premiere Pro.
Perfect the art of selecting and applying video transitions in Adobe Premiere Pro to enrich your storytelling experience.
Types of video transitions in Premiere Pro.
Choose and use the right video transition to signal scene changes, show the passage of time, enhance the mood and amplify the impact of your storytelling.
1. Fade transitions:
Gradually fade one clip to black or white. Use for starting/ending scenes and emotional shifts
2. Dissolve transitions:
Smoothly blend one clip into the next. Ideal for montages.
3. Wipe transitions:
Wipe one clip off the screen to reveal the next, with patterns like horizontal, vertical and circular. Great for dramatic changes or new locations.
4. Special effects transitions:
Use creative effects like spinning, zooming or distortion. Perfect for high-energy sequences.
Get a handle on it.
Handles are extra footage at the beginning and end of your clip, essential for seamless transitions in editing. Capture ample handle footage during filming for flexibility and to avoid abrupt cuts or transitions.
Integrate customised video transitions in Creative Cloud.
Expand your options with third-party plugins or customised transitions from After Effects/Photoshop and easily integrate them into your Adobe video editor using the Adobe Video Partner Finder for specialised effects like glitches, liquids and smooth transitions.
How to use Video Transitions in Adobe Premiere Pro.
1. Open the Effects panel under the Window tab.
2. Open the Video Transitions folder and select which transition you want to apply.
3. Drag and drop the transition in between the two clips where you want it to appear.
4. Customise the duration and alignment of your transition using the Effect Controls panel.
Check out this guided video tutorial for a step-by-step process.
Apply a default transition.
To quickly add a transition, right-click between the two clips and select Apply Default Transition. This will add a cross-dissolve effect that you can use for video clips and audio tracks.
Some tips for video transition success:
- Limit transition use: Avoid using too many transitions, as this can distract viewers and diminish your video's quality. Opt for a few well-placed transitions for a more polished result.
- Maintain consistency: Stick to consistent transitions throughout your video to ensure a smooth and cohesive viewing experience.
- Apply purposefully: Use transitions strategically to enhance storytelling. Focus on transitions that mark significant changes or shifts in your narrative rather than using them unnecessarily.
Questions? We have answers.
Video transitions are brief effects that smoothly connect different video clips or scenes, ensuring an uniterrupted flow, indicating changes in time or place and enriching the viewer's storytelling experience. Common types include fades, dissolves, wipes and special effects transitions.
To prevent Premiere Pro from repeating frames in transitions, keep your camera rolling for a few seconds before and after each shot. This provides flexibility and prevents your clips from being cut short during editing.
Yes, you can create transitions in Adobe After Effects or Photoshop and integrate them into your Premiere Pro workflow. If you don’t have your own footage, you can explore Adobe Stock to download high-quality stock videos and gain experience in using transitions effectively.
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How to add video transitions to your film.
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Use creative transitions to take your audience from one scene to the next without missing a beat. Learn how to add transitions to your video in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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