Opening a vertical video in Premiere Pro is straightforward: simply drag and drop your video file directly into the Timeline panel. Premiere Pro will automatically adjust the project's sequence settings to match the aspect ratio of your video clip.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Import Your Video:
- The easiest way is to drag the vertical video file from your computer's file explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS) directly into the Project Panel within Premiere Pro.
- Alternatively, you can go to File > Import and select your video file.
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Create a Sequence:
- Method 1 (Automatic): Drag your imported video file from the Project Panel directly onto the Timeline Panel. Premiere Pro will automatically create a new sequence that matches the video's properties (including its vertical aspect ratio). This is the quickest and recommended method.
- Method 2 (Manual - Only if you need to adjust existing sequence): If you're working within an existing project and need to adjust the sequence settings to accommodate a vertical video:
- Right-click on the video clip in the Project Panel and select "New Sequence From Clip." This creates a sequence with the same settings as your video.
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Understanding Aspect Ratio:
When you import a vertical video (e.g., 1080x1920), Premiere Pro recognizes the aspect ratio. If you are working with horizontal footage (e.g., 1920x1080) in a timeline already and want to insert vertical footage without distortion, you will have to adjust the aspect ratio of your existing sequence. To do this:
* Go to Sequence > Sequence Settings * Change the Frame Size to vertical dimensions such as 1080 (horizontal) x 1920 (vertical). -
Adjusting if Necessary (Horizontal or Square Footage):
- If your source video is horizontal or square, and you want a vertical output, you may need to manually adjust the Sequence Settings before dragging footage to the timeline. This involves changing the frame size to a vertical aspect ratio (e.g., 1080x1920). After doing this, you may need to adjust the scale and position of your video within the frame.
In summary, importing a vertical video into Premiere Pro is generally automatic. By dragging the video directly onto the Timeline, Premiere Pro intelligently creates a sequence based on the video's properties, including its vertical orientation. If you need to adjust an existing timeline to accommodate a vertical format or work with non-vertical footage, you may need to change the sequence settings manually.
