To change the position of an image in Adobe Premiere Pro, you'll primarily use the Position property within the Effect Controls panel. Here's how:
Steps to Adjust Image Position
- Select Your Clip: In your timeline, click on the image clip you wish to move.
- Open Effect Controls: Go to the top-left menu and click on the Window menu, then select Effect Controls. This will open the Effect Controls panel.
- Locate Position Settings: In the Effect Controls panel, under the Motion effect, you will find the Position property.
- Adjust X and Y Values:
- The first value corresponds to the X-axis (horizontal position). Adjusting this value moves the image left or right. As noted in the video reference, “If I wanted to move my clip to the right I can adjust this first value of position which corresponds with the x.”
- The second value corresponds to the Y-axis (vertical position). Adjusting this value moves the image up or down.
- Method of Adjustment: You can adjust the position by:
- Click and Drag: Click on the values themselves and drag your mouse left or right to adjust them.
- Direct Input: Click on the numerical value and type in the exact position you want.
- Using the Selection Tool: Select the image in the Program Monitor, and drag the image within the view to adjust its position on the fly.
Visual Example
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Increase the X-axis value | Moves the image to the right |
| Decrease the X-axis value | Moves the image to the left |
| Increase the Y-axis value | Moves the image down |
| Decrease the Y-axis value | Moves the image up |
Practical Tips
- Use the Program Monitor: While adjusting the values in the Effect Controls panel, you'll see the real-time change in the Program Monitor.
- Keyframes: To animate the position over time, you can add keyframes to the position properties.
- Reset: If needed, the small reset icon near the Position setting will set it back to its original state.
By understanding these simple steps, you can confidently manipulate the position of any image within your Premiere Pro projects.
