To add a drop shadow to a video in Premiere Pro, you simply drag and drop the Drop Shadow effect onto your clip and then adjust its settings. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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Locate the Drop Shadow Effect: Open the "Effects" panel (usually found in the lower-left corner of your Premiere Pro workspace). Type "Drop Shadow" into the search bar to quickly find the effect.
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Apply the Effect: Drag the "Drop Shadow" effect from the Effects panel onto the video clip you want to modify in your timeline.
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Adjust the Settings: Open the "Effect Controls" panel (usually located at the top-left of your workspace). You'll see the Drop Shadow effect listed. Here, you can customize the following properties:
- Distance: Controls how far the shadow is offset from the original image.
- Size: Controls the blurriness or softness of the shadow. A larger size creates a softer, more diffused shadow.
- Softness: Another control for the blurriness or softness of the shadow's edges, effectively working in conjunction with the Size setting.
- Direction: Determines the angle at which the shadow is cast.
- Opacity: Adjusts the transparency of the shadow. 100% is fully opaque, while 0% is completely invisible.
- Color: Allows you to change the color of the shadow. The default is black.
- Shadow Only: This checkbox, if enabled, will only display the shadow and hide the original video clip. This can be useful for creating specific visual effects.
By adjusting these parameters, you can achieve the desired look for your drop shadow effect.
