To convert horizontal (landscape) video to vertical (portrait) format in Adobe Premiere Pro, you can change the sequence settings. This involves adjusting the frame size to a vertical aspect ratio like 1080x1920.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Go to Sequence Settings: In Premiere Pro, navigate to
Sequence > Sequence Settings. - Change Frame Size: Modify the "Frame Size" settings. Instead of the standard horizontal dimensions (e.g., 1920x1080), enter vertical dimensions like
1080for horizontal and1920for vertical. This creates a 9:16 aspect ratio, commonly used for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. - Adjust Scaling and Positioning: After changing the sequence settings, your horizontal video might appear cropped or zoomed in. You'll need to adjust the scale and position of your video clips within the vertical frame.
- Select your clip in the timeline.
- Go to the "Effect Controls" panel.
- Under "Motion," adjust the "Scale" property to fit the video within the vertical frame. You might need to reduce the scale.
- Also, adjust the "Position" property to center the important parts of the video within the frame.
- Consider Re-framing: Since you're changing the aspect ratio significantly, you might want to re-frame your shots to ensure the most important elements are visible in the vertical frame. You can use keyframes to animate the position and scale over time to keep the focus on the key action.
- Alternative: Auto Reframe Effect: Premiere Pro has an "Auto Reframe" effect that can automatically adjust the video to fit a different aspect ratio. This effect uses AI to analyze the video and keep the important elements in the frame. To use it:
- Select your clip in the timeline.
- Go to the "Effects" panel and search for "Auto Reframe."
- Drag and drop the "Auto Reframe" effect onto your clip.
- Adjust the settings of the effect if needed (e.g., choose a target aspect ratio).
