To add a shape tool in Premiere Pro, you'll use the graphics panel. Here's how:
- Go to the Graphics Panel: Locate and open the Graphics panel in Premiere Pro.
- Access the Shape Tools: Click and hold on the Pen Tool. This will reveal a flyout menu with options for shapes.
- Select your Shape: Choose either the Rectangle or Ellipse tool from the flyout menu, as shown in the reference video, "[Part of a video titled How to Draw Circle and Rectangle Shapes EASY and FAST method]".
- Draw the Shape: Click and drag on the video preview where you want to place your shape. The shape will appear on your video.
Here's a quick summary in table format:
Step | Action |
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1. Open Graphics Panel | Access the Graphics Panel in Premiere Pro. |
2. Select Pen Tool | Click and hold the Pen Tool to reveal the shape menu. |
3. Choose Shape | Pick either the Rectangle or Ellipse tool. |
4. Draw Shape | Drag on the video preview to add the shape to your timeline. |
Remember, the reference video "[Part of a video titled How to Draw Circle and Rectangle Shapes EASY and FAST method]" highlights this exact method, starting from the graphics panel and selecting the shape from the Pen Tool options (from 0:03 to 1:09 in the reference). This makes it easy to quickly add these common shapes to your project.