To create a zoom-in animation in Adobe Premiere Pro, use the Scale and Position properties within the Effect Controls panel, combined with keyframes. Here's how:
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Import your clip: Add the video clip you want to zoom into your timeline.
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Open Effect Controls panel: Select the clip in your timeline. Then, go to the "Effect Controls" panel (usually found at the top left of your screen, or under "Window > Effect Controls").
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Set the initial position: Move the playhead to the very beginning of the clip (or the start of where you want the zoom to begin). Under the "Motion" section in the Effect Controls panel, click the stopwatch icon next to "Scale" and "Position" to create initial keyframes for these properties. This sets the starting point for your zoom. Leave the Scale value at 100% (or whatever your initial zoom level should be) and adjust the Position so your clip displays how you want.
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Set the ending position (Zoom In): Move the playhead to the point in the timeline where you want the zoom to finish. Now, adjust the "Scale" value to increase the zoom. For example, setting it to 150% will zoom in 50%. After setting the Scale, the position of the clip will likely have changed in relation to your composition.
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Adjust Ending Position: Adjust the "Position" values (horizontal and vertical) to reframe the shot and focus on the desired area while zoomed in. This ensures the part of the video you want to focus on is centered correctly. Premiere Pro automatically creates new keyframes for Scale and Position at the playhead's current location.
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Smooth the Animation (Optional): To make the zoom smoother, you can adjust the keyframe interpolation. Right-click on either the first or second keyframe in the Effect Controls panel and choose "Temporal Interpolation > Ease Out" for the first keyframe and "Temporal Interpolation > Ease In" for the last keyframe. This creates a more natural acceleration and deceleration effect. You can further refine the animation by adjusting the keyframe spacing or by using the graph editor in the Effect Controls panel.
Summary of Steps:
| Step | Action | Purpose |
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| 1 | Import and Select Clip | Gets your footage ready |
| 2 | Open Effect Controls | Allows modification of clip properties |
| 3 | Create Initial Keyframes for Scale & Position | Sets the starting point for the zoom animation |
| 4 | Adjust Scale Value (Zoom In) | Determines how much the clip will zoom in |
| 5 | Adjust Position Values (Reframing) | Focuses on the desired area while zoomed in |
| 6 | Smooth Keyframes (Optional) | Creates a smoother, more natural zoom animation |
By following these steps, you can effectively create a zoom-in animation in Adobe Premiere Pro. Remember to experiment with different scale and position values, and keyframe interpolation to achieve the desired look and feel for your video.
