To mirror a video clip in Adobe software like Premiere Pro, you typically apply a video effect designed for this purpose. The process involves locating the effect and applying it to your desired clip.
Steps to Mirror a Clip
Mirroring a video clip in your timeline is straightforward using the built-in effects. Follow these steps:
- Select the Effects menu.
- From the submenu, select Video Effects.
- Navigate to Distort, and then select the Mirror effect.
- Drag and drop the Mirror effect onto your clip in the timeline. This applies the effect to the clip.
- In the Effect Controls panel, find the Mirror effect listed under your clip's effects.
- To create a side-by-side mirror effect, adjust the Reflection Center. This setting determines the point around which the clip is mirrored, allowing you to control the appearance of the reflection.
Adjusting the Reflection Angle is also common to control the orientation of the mirror (e.g., horizontal or vertical).
Understanding the Mirror Effect
The Mirror effect works by duplicating your video feed and flipping one instance across a defined axis.
- Reflection Center: This coordinate determines the central point or line of reflection. Moving this point shifts where the mirror split occurs. Setting it to the center of the frame (e.g., 960, 540 for HD video) typically reflects the entire frame onto itself. Adjusting it to the left or right edge can create a split, side-by-side view.
- Reflection Angle: Controls the angle of the mirror axis. A 0° or 180° angle creates a horizontal mirror, while a 90° or 270° angle creates a vertical mirror.
By manipulating these parameters in the Effect Controls panel, you gain full control over the mirror effect's appearance.
For more details on video effects in Adobe software, you can refer to resources like the official Adobe guide on flipping video.
