Tillie Doyle
Panning and zooming are effective ways to add movement and action to still images in Adobe Premiere Pro. The Ken Burns effect is a popular way to achieve this, allowing users to draw attention to specific details or break up multiple monotonous still images. This effect is named after the legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, who used this technique throughout his films. This guide will teach you how to create the Ken Burns effect in Premiere Pro using keyframes and effects control.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Adobe Premiere Pro |
| Tool | Pan and Zoom |
| Effect | Ken Burns |
| Image Format | Any supported by Adobe Premiere Pro |
| Movie Clips | Minimal movement of objects within the clip |
| Customization | Customization options available |
| Focus Frames | Resizable rectangles that identify the location of the object in an image |
| Keyframes | Used for zoom and position parameters |
| Sequence | The number on focus frames determines the panning sequence |
| Reversibility | The effect can be reversed to zoom out |
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What You'll Learn
Using the pan and zoom tool
To start, import your images into the project timeline. Then, identify the objects in the image that you want to pan or zoom into using focus frames. Focus frames are resizable rectangles that identify the location of the object in an image. You can add a new focus frame by double-clicking the object or area on which you want to add it. Select the frame after which you want the new focus frame to appear, and click New Frame. The new focus frame will appear in the centre of the view area.
Next, move the cursor over the boundary of the focus frame until the pan (hand) icon appears. Drag the focus frame on top of the required object. The number on the focus frames determines the panning sequence, the sequence in which objects are panned into. For example, the focus shifts to the object with focus frame 3 after the object with focus frame 2 is panned.
To create a Ken Burns pan and zoom effect in Premiere Pro, you can use keyframes for the zoom and position parameters. Keyframes can be used for virtually any attribute in Premiere Pro, including zooms, position, audio levels, and colour filters. To set up keyframes, select the image in the timeline, then click the stopwatch for Scale and Position to create two keyframes for the start move. Move your indicator to the end move in the timeline and change the position and scale value for the targeted move. Premiere will automatically create a keyframe.
Adobe Premiere Elements also provides customisation options, allowing you to apply the effect according to your requirements. You can adjust the duration of the effect by inserting values into the 'Hold Time' and 'Pan Time' boxes. After applying these changes, click 'Apply' to add the Pan and Zoom effect to your project.
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Identify objects with focus frames
To pan a still image in Adobe Premiere Pro, you need to first identify the objects that you want to pan or zoom into using focus frames. These focus frames are resizable rectangles that identify the location of the object in an image.
Frame hints, which are red-coloured rectangles, can be converted to focus frames by clicking on them. Double-clicking on a frame hint adds two focus frames. Once you have selected the focus frame, move the cursor over the boundary of the frame until the pan (hand) icon appears. You can then drag the focus frame on top of the required object.
The number on the focus frames determines the panning sequence, i.e., the sequence in which objects are panned into. For example, the focus shifts to the object with focus frame 3 after the object with focus frame 2 is panned.
For images with more than three focus frames, only the selected focus frame and the focus frames previous and next to it in the sequence are displayed. You can change the numbering of the focus frames by moving the focus frame markers around in the timeline based on the sequence you want them to appear in.
After identifying the objects with focus frames, you can then apply the pan and zoom effect. This effect works best with videos that have minimal movement of objects in the movie clip. You can create only one focus frame for every movie frame in the movie clip.
To create a Ken Burns pan and zoom effect, you can use keyframes for the zoom and position parameters. Keyframes can be used for various attributes in Premiere Pro, such as zooms, position, audio levels, and colour filters.
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Create keyframes for zoom and position
To create keyframes for zoom and position in Adobe Premiere Pro, follow these steps:
- Identify the image in the timeline that you want to work with.
- Click on the stopwatch icon next to the "Scale" and "Position" properties to create the starting keyframes. These keyframes represent the beginning of the change in scale (zoom) and position.
- Move the playhead in the timeline to where you want the zoom and position change to end.
- Adjust the "Scale" value to your desired zoom level. For example, a scale value of 200% will make the image twice as big. Premiere will automatically create a second keyframe when you adjust the scale.
- To adjust the position, go to the "Transform" settings. You can manually adjust the position by dragging the anchor point in the Program Monitor or by changing the values in the "Position" setting.
- Fine-tune your keyframes by adjusting their values until you're satisfied with the result. You can also add additional keyframes to create complex movements, such as pauses or changes in the direction of the zoom.
- If you need to start over, simply delete the existing keyframes by clicking on the stopwatch icons again.
By following these steps, you can create keyframes for zoom and position, allowing you to control the speed and direction of the zoom and the movement of the image on the screen.
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Adjust the direction and duration
The direction and duration of the pan and zoom effect can be adjusted in the Adobe Premiere Elements software. You can determine the order in which objects are panned and zoomed into. To create a focus frame, double-click on the object or area where you want to add the frame. Then, select the frame after which you want the new focus frame to appear, and click 'New Frame'. The new focus frame will appear in the centre of the view area. You can move this frame by placing your cursor over it until the pan (hand) icon appears, then dragging it on top of the desired object.
The duration of the effect can be adjusted by customising the 'Hold Time' and 'Pan Time' values. The ''Hold Time' is the duration for which the focus stays on an object before the panning effect comes into play. Increasing the 'Hold Time' increases the time for which the object is displayed when in focus. The 'Pan Time' value can be adjusted by scrubbing the time duration to the desired value or by entering a value in the dialog box.
When working with audio, the direction and duration of the pan can be adjusted by manipulating the keyframes. The keyframes define the movement of the audio between the left and right channels. To create keyframes, use the Pen Tool or simply press 'P' on your keyboard. Placing the keyframes closer together will result in a quick transition, while spreading them further apart will create a more gradual shift.
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Save the Ken Burns effect as a preset
Saving the Ken Burns effect as a preset is a great way to save time when working on future projects. The Ken Burns effect is a simple yet effective way to add movement to still images, and saving it as a preset means you can easily use it again and again.
To save the Ken Burns effect as a preset, first, create the effect by adding keyframes and adjusting the settings to your liking. You can play around with different combinations of keyframes and settings to create unique effects. Once you're happy with the effect, right-click on "Motion" in the Effect Controls panel and select "Save Preset".
When saving the preset, you will be asked which values you want to include, such as Scale, Rotation, or Position. Keep in mind that not all images are the same size, so you might need to adjust the effect when applying the preset to different images. You can also create multiple presets for different types of movements, such as zooming in while panning left, to have more options for your future projects.
Saving the Ken Burns effect as a preset is a convenient way to streamline your workflow and maintain consistency across multiple images or projects. It allows you to focus on your creativity and spend less time on repetitive tasks. With the preset saved, you can easily apply the effect and make adjustments as needed for each image.
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Frequently asked questions
To create a Ken Burns pan and zoom effect in Premiere Pro, you can use keyframes for the zoom and position parameters. First, add your image to the Premiere Pro timeline. Then, navigate to the first frame of the clip and click the stopwatch icon next to the SCALE and POSITION parameters. This will be your first keyframe. Then, navigate to the last frame of the clip and adjust the scale and position parameters. Premiere Pro will automatically add a new keyframe at the current time.
You can save the Ken Burns effect as a preset for easy use in future projects. To do this, navigate to the Effect Controls Panel, right-click on Motion, and choose the Save Preset option. You can also reverse the effect and have the image zoom out, which is useful for revealing certain things in the image over time.
In the Pan and Zoom tool, select New Frame to add Focus frames to the project. Double-click the object or area on which you want to add a focus frame. Select the frame after which you want the new focus frame to appear, and click New Frame. The new focus frame will appear in the center of the view area.
Select the focus frame and move the cursor over the boundary of the focus frame until the pan (hand) icon appears. Then, drag the focus frame on top of the required object.
The pan and zoom effect works best with video clips that have minimal movement of objects.
