To open the keyframe timeline in Premiere Pro, which allows you to view and adjust the timing of effects, you need to access it through the Effects Controls panel.
The primary location for manipulating keyframes for effects applied to a clip is within the Effects Controls panel. This panel displays a timeline view specifically for the selected clip's properties and effects, where keyframes are marked and can be edited.
Here are the steps to access this keyframe timeline view, based on the provided reference:
Steps to View Keyframes in Premiere Pro
Follow these simple steps to open the effects timeline where keyframes are displayed:
- Select Your Clip: In your Timeline panel, click on the video or audio clip you want to work with. Selecting the clip makes its properties available for editing.
- Go to Effects Controls: Navigate to the Effects Controls panel. This panel typically appears in the same frame as the Source Monitor or Program Monitor. If you don't see it, you can open it via the menu: Window > Effects Controls.
- Show the Timeline View: Within the Effects Controls panel, locate the Show/Hide Timeline View button. This button toggles the visibility of the mini-timeline directly within the panel, which is where you will see the visual representation of your effect properties and their associated keyframes. Click this button to reveal the effects timeline if it is hidden.
Once the effects timeline is visible within the Effects Controls panel, you can see the diamond-shaped keyframes associated with adjustable properties like Position, Scale, Opacity, and any applied effects. You can then click and drag these keyframes to change their timing or value over the duration of the clip.
For instance, if you've applied an effect like "Gaussian Blur" and added keyframes to animate the blur amount, you will see the "Gaussian Blur" effect listed in the Effects Controls panel, and expanding its properties will reveal the timeline track for the blur amount, showing your keyframes.
Understanding how to access this timeline view is crucial for precise animation and timing of effects within your video edits.
