How do you copy clip effects in Premiere Pro?

You can copy clip effects in Premiere Pro by using the Effect Controls panel to copy and paste individual effects or by copying entire attributes from one clip to another.

Here's a breakdown of the methods:

Copying Individual Effects

This method is useful when you only need to copy specific effects from one clip to another.

1. Select the clip containing the effect(s) you want to copy.
2. Open the Effect Controls panel (Window > Effect Controls).
3. Locate the effect you wish to copy. Click on the name of the effect (the heading, not the properties within the effect).
4. Copy the effect:
   • Right-click on the effect heading and choose "Copy."
   • Alternatively, select the effect heading and go to Edit > Copy.
5. Select the clip to which you want to apply the effect.
6. Paste the effect:
   • Right-click anywhere in the Effect Controls panel for the new clip and choose "Paste."
   • Alternatively, go to Edit > Paste.

The copied effect will now be applied to the selected clip. You can then adjust the parameters of the effect as needed for the new clip.

Copying and Pasting Attributes

This method copies all attributes of one clip (including effects, motion, opacity, etc.) and applies them to another clip.

1. Select the clip containing the effects and attributes you want to copy.
2. Copy the attributes: Right-click the clip in the Timeline and select "Copy" or use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+C or Cmd+C).
3. Select the clip(s) to which you want to apply the attributes.
4. Paste the attributes: Right-click the target clip(s) in the Timeline and select "Paste Attributes."
5. Choose which attributes to paste: A dialog box will appear, allowing you to select which attributes to paste (e.g., Motion, Opacity, Volume, Effects). Select the "Effects" option (and any other attributes you want to copy) and click "OK".

This will apply all selected attributes, including any effects, from the source clip to the target clip(s). Be aware that this will overwrite any existing effects on the target clip(s).

Creating a Preset

For frequently used effects, consider creating a preset:

1. Apply and adjust the desired effect(s) to a clip.
2. Select the effect(s) in the Effect Controls Panel.
3. Right-click and choose "Save Preset..."
4. Name the preset and choose a category.
5. You can now apply this preset to other clips by searching for it in the Effects panel and dragging it onto a clip in the timeline.