To rotate the preview window in Premiere Pro, you'll adjust the rotation property within the Transform panel. Here's how:
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Locate the Transform Panel: On the right side of your preview window (also known as the Program Monitor) in Premiere Pro, look for the Effect Controls panel. It might be nested with other panels. Make sure it's active.
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Select the Clip: In the Timeline panel, select the video clip you want to rotate. The selected clip's properties will appear in the Effect Controls panel.
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Access Transform Controls: In the Effect Controls panel, you should see a section labeled Motion (or Transform, depending on your version). If you don't see it, you might need to twirl down the triangle to expand the Motion options.
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Adjust Rotation: Within the Motion section, find the Rotation property. You can rotate the video by:
- Dragging the blue number: Click and drag the blue number next to the "Rotation" label to change the angle. Dragging to the right will rotate clockwise, and dragging to the left will rotate counterclockwise.
- Typing a value: Click on the blue number and enter a specific degree value (e.g., 90 for a 90-degree rotation).
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Mobile Devices (Premiere Rush Example): If you're using Adobe Premiere Rush on an iPhone or other mobile device, the process is similar. Scroll through the available tools at the bottom of the preview window (after selecting the clip). You will find the Transform tool, which provides access to the Rotation control.
Key Considerations:
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Anchor Point: The rotation happens around the anchor point of the clip. You can adjust the "Anchor Point" property (also in the Motion section) to change the center of rotation.
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Premiere Elements: While the exact interface might differ slightly in Adobe Premiere Elements, the general principle remains the same: find the video's properties (usually in an "Applied Effects" or similar panel) and adjust the rotation value.
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Troubleshooting: If you don't see the Motion controls, ensure the correct clip is selected in the Timeline panel. Also, verify you're looking at the Effect Controls panel and not some other panel.
By following these steps, you can easily rotate the preview window (actually the clip's display within the preview window) in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
