Video editing in Photoshop involves using its timeline feature to sequence footage, similar to other video editing software. Here's a breakdown of how to get started:
Setting Up the Timeline
- Open Photoshop: Launch Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
- Create a New Document: Start a new project by clicking "File" and then "New." You can set any dimensions for your document because the video size can be adjusted later.
- Access the Timeline: Navigate to the "Window" menu and select "Timeline." The timeline panel will appear at the bottom of your screen.
- Create Video Timeline: Within the timeline panel, click the dropdown menu and select "Create Video Timeline" to enable the video editing interface. This action creates a new layer in your layers panel.
Importing and Arranging Video
Once you have your video timeline set up, it's time to import your video footage.
- Import Footage:
- Go to "File" then "Open" and select your desired video files. They will appear as new layers within the "Layers" Panel.
- You can also drag and drop video files directly into the Photoshop window.
- Add to Timeline: Drag the video layer from the Layers panel down to the timeline and it will be sequenced on the timeline.
- Each video layer will appear as a clip in the timeline.
Basic Video Editing Techniques
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Trimming | Adjust the start and end points of a video clip by dragging the edges of the clip. |
| Arranging Clips | Reorder clips by dragging them left or right on the timeline. |
| Adding Transitions | Create transitions between clips using the transition options in the timeline |
| Adding Text and Shapes | Create new layers containing text, shapes or graphics and use them to enhance the video. |
Key Considerations
- Photoshop is not a dedicated video editing software, so its video editing capabilities are more basic than programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
- It excels in combining video with still images, adding effects and filters to video content and utilizing the power of photoshop layers.
Example:
Based on the provided reference, a video sequence will be established on the timeline by utilizing the motion feature. The user selects the 'create video timeline' option, and a new layer is created where videos can be dragged into and adjusted as needed.
