To add keyframes to an image in Premiere Pro, enabling adjustments to its properties over time, follow these steps:
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Select the Image: Ensure the image clip is selected in your timeline.
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Open the Effect Controls Panel: Go to the "Window" menu and select "Effect Controls." This panel displays the adjustable properties of your selected clip.
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Locate the Property: In the Effect Controls panel, find the property you want to animate (e.g., Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity). These are typically found under the "Motion" section.
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Enable Animation (Toggle Animation): To the left of the property name, you'll see a stopwatch icon labeled "Toggle Animation". Click this icon. This activates keyframing for that specific property.
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Add the First Keyframe: Once the "Toggle Animation" is activated, a keyframe is automatically added at the current playhead position. You can also manually add more keyframes by clicking the small diamond-shaped "Add/Remove Keyframe" icon next to the property.
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Move the Playhead: Drag the playhead (the blue line with the triangle) to a different point in the timeline where you want the image's property to change.
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Adjust the Property: Change the value of the property (e.g., change the Position numbers to move the image). Premiere Pro automatically creates a new keyframe at the playhead's new location, reflecting the new value.
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Repeat: Repeat steps 6 and 7 to add as many keyframes as needed, creating the desired animation.
In summary: Click the stopwatch icon to turn on animation for a property. Move the playhead. Adjust the property's value. Premiere Pro automatically adds keyframes.