Tiffany Haney
Openshot Video Editor is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS. While Openshot does not currently have a motion-tracking feature, it does allow users to manually animate the zoom and pan of their videos. This can be done by locating the desired start and end points on the timeline, locking in the X, Y, and Scale values, and adjusting the speed of the pan and zoom. The transform click and drag interface also makes panning and zooming easier, and users can use the blue squares and circle to drag and zoom to the desired area.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to pan and zoom in Openshot | Locate the start and end points on the timeline, then lock in the X, Y, and Scale for both points. Use the transform click and drag interface to make adjustments. |
| How to zoom in on a specific section of the video | Use the blue squares or the blue circle to drag to the desired area and zoom in. |
| How to zoom in and move around | Right-click on the clip, choose "Transform", then drag the corner while holding CTRL to scale the image. |
| How to pan around | Resize the preview window to achieve the desired zoom level and visibility of the area you want to focus on. |
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What You'll Learn
Using the transform click and drag interface
Panning and zooming in OpenShot can be achieved through the Transform interface, which offers a click-and-drag mechanism for adjusting the position and scale of video clips or images. Here's a detailed guide on using the Transform click-and-drag interface in OpenShot to achieve panning and zooming effects:
Accessing the Transform Interface
To begin, select the clip or image on the timeline that you want to transform. Then, in the bottom left corner of the interface, click on the "Transform" button, which looks like a square with arrows pointing outward. This will bring up the Transform properties for the selected clip or image.
Adjusting Position and Scale
The Transform interface provides several options for panning and zooming. The "Position" properties allow you to move the clip or image within the frame. You can adjust the X and Y coordinates by clicking and dragging the corresponding sliders or entering specific values. Moving the clip or image horizontally is panning, and moving it vertically allows you to place it anywhere within the frame.
To zoom in or out, use the "Scale" properties. Drag the slider or enter a value in the "Scale X" and "Scale Y" fields to resize the clip or image. Scaling it larger than the frame will zoom in on the content, while scaling it smaller will create a zoom-out effect. You can also maintain the aspect ratio by locking it, ensuring that your clip or image doesn't distort during scaling.
Using the Click-and-Drag Interface
For more precise adjustments, you can use the click-and-drag interface within the Transform properties. When you click on the "Transform" button, a bounding box appears around your clip or image. This bounding box has several handles that you can click and drag to transform the clip or image.
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Manually locking in the start of the pan and zoom
To manually lock in the start of the pan and zoom in OpenShot, follow these steps:
- First, locate the timeline where you want the pan and zoom to start.
- Lock in the X, Y, and Scale values at the starting point. This will be the initial scale and location for your pan and zoom.
- You can adjust the X, Y, and Scale values by right-clicking on your clip and choosing "Transform." This will display interactive handles over your video preview.
- Drag the corner while holding CTRL to scale the image larger or smaller. You can also adjust the scale and location properties in the Clip's properties if needed.
- Once you have the starting point locked in, you can move on to setting up the completion point of your pan and zoom.
Remember that manually locking in the start of the pan and zoom can be a bit fiddly, and it's important to ensure that you don't forget to lock in the start point before moving on. The transform click and drag interface can make this process easier, but there is currently no keyframe button to automate the locking process.
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Using the blue squares and blue circle to zoom
To use the blue squares and blue circle to zoom in on OpenShot, follow these steps:
First, right-click on the video you want to zoom into. This should bring up the properties. If it doesn't, right-click on the video and then click the properties button. Once the properties list appears, look for 'Scale X' and 'Scale Y', which control the height and width of the video.
The blue squares are for changing the size, so you can drag the corner (while holding CTRL) to scale the image larger or smaller. You can also adjust the size of the video by playing around with the values in 'Scale X' and 'Scale Y'. The higher the values (anything above 1.00), the bigger the video, and the lower the values (anything below 1.00, including negative), the smaller the video.
If you want to move the screen to a certain spot, right-click on the video and click 'Transform'. A blue circle should appear in the video preview, along with some squares. You can then move the blue circle around, and the video will move with it.
If you want to stay zoomed in while the video is moving, you can transform it on different parts. When the video is highlighted, green lines or markers will appear. Place your marker wherever you want on the video, then transform it, and another green marker will show up. This helps you manually track where the zoom is going on the screen.
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Changing the scale and location properties
To change the scale and location properties in Openshot, follow these steps:
- Right-click on your desired clip and select "Transform". This will bring up interactive handles over your video preview.
- Drag the corner of the clip while holding CTRL to scale the image larger or smaller. Adjust the clip's properties by changing the scale_x, scale_y, location_x, and location_y values if the interactive handles become hidden due to the enlarged clip size.
- Locate the desired start point of your pan and zoom on the timeline and lock in the X, Y, and Scale values.
- Move to the timeline location where you want the pan and zoom to end, and lock in the new X, Y, and scale values.
- If you want to zoom out, lock in the X, Y, and scale values at the current zoomed state. Then, find the completion point on the timeline and reset the X and Y values to zero while setting the scale to 1.00.
- Use the transform click and drag interface to make pans and zooms easier to execute.
These steps will allow you to change the scale and location properties in Openshot, giving you control over the speed and magnitude of your pans and zooms.
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Zooming in and out of the video preview window
The OpenShot main window is composed of multiple docks, which are arranged and snapped together into two primary views: Simple View and Advanced View. The Preview Window is located on the top right of the screen.
To zoom in and out of the video preview window, right-click on your clip and choose "Transform". This will display some interactive handles over your video preview. Drag the corner (while holding CTRL) to scale the image larger or smaller. If you drag the corner and make the image larger, the interactive handles may disappear. If this happens, you can use the Clip's properties to change the scale and location properties.
Another way to zoom in and out is to use the blue squares and blue circle. You can drag the circle to the area you want to focus on, and then use the squares to zoom in.
If you want to zoom in on a specific section of the video while the original video is still there, like a magnifying glass, you can do this by locating the timeline where you want the zoom to start and end, and locking in the X, Y, and Scale.
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Frequently asked questions
To pan and zoom in OpenShot, first locate on the timeline where you want the panning and zooming to start. Lock in the X, Y, and Scale. Then, locate on the timeline where you want the panning and zooming to end, and lock in the new X, Y, and Scale.
To zoom out, lock in the X, Y, and Scale at the current zoomed-in state. Then, locate on the timeline where you want the zoom-out to end and set the X and Y to zero, and the scale to 1.00.
You can use the blue squares or the blue circle in the transform click and drag interface to zoom in on a specific section of the video while keeping the original video visible.
Right-click on your clip and choose "Transform". This will display interactive handles over your video preview. Drag the corner while holding CTRL to scale the image larger or smaller.
