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Step 1: Create an adjustment layer
You need an adjustment layer so the 3D effect applies to everything underneath it. In the Project panel, click the New Item button at the bottom, choose Adjustment Layer... and click OK. The default settings match your sequence, so you do not need to change anything.
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Step 2: Place the adjustment layer above your clips
Drag the adjustment layer from the Project panel onto a track above the clips you want in 3D. Then drag its edges to adjust the duration so it covers exactly the part of the video that should get the effect.
Step 3: Add the Basic 3D effect
Open the Effects panel and search for Basic 3D. You will find it under Video Effects > Perspective. Apply it to the adjustment layer.
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Step 4: Keyframe Swivel, Tilt and Distance to Image
With the adjustment layer selected, open Effect Controls and make sure the playhead sits at the start of the layer. Click the stopwatch next to Swivel, Tilt and Distance to Image to create the first keyframes. Then change Swivel and Tilt until the picture looks good to you. The video uses a swivel of around 20 degrees and a tilt of around minus 4 degrees, but any combination works.
Tilting the picture pulls the edges away and shows black space around it. Change the Distance to Image setting to push the picture closer and avoid this black space. Next, move the playhead to the end of the layer and change these values slightly. Premiere creates the end keyframes automatically, and the screen slowly drifts in 3D over the clip. That is the 3D effect done.
Step 5: Add the pixel look with an overlay
For the pixel screen look, you need an overlay clip with a fine grid or pixel pattern. First, drag the adjustment layer up one track. Then drag the overlay below it, directly above your video, so the layers stack in this order: adjustment layer on top, overlay in the middle, video at the bottom.
Now click the eye icon on the adjustment layer to hide it for a moment, so you can see the overlay clearly. Select the overlay and, in Effect Controls, raise the Scale until it fits the screen. Under Opacity, open the Blend Mode drop-down and choose Overlay.
Zoom into the Program Monitor and you will see the pixel grid sitting over your footage. If you want a different mood, search for Tint (under Video Effects > Color Correction) and apply it to the overlay to change its colour. Finally, click the eye icon again to turn the adjustment layer back on, and play it back to see the finished 3D screen effect.
Tips
- Use a screen recording or a flat graphic. The effect works best on screens, UI recordings and posters, because they have clean edges that sell the perspective.
- Keep the movement subtle. A small change between the start and end keyframes feels more premium than a big swing.
- Watch the edges. If black space appears at any point, adjust Distance to Image on that keyframe. For smoother motion, take a look at our guide to easing keyframes in Premiere Pro.
FAQ
Where is the Basic 3D effect in Premiere Pro?
Search for Basic 3D in the Effects panel. It sits in Video Effects > Perspective and has controls for Swivel, Tilt and Distance to Image.
Why do I need an adjustment layer?
An adjustment layer applies its effects to every clip below it. That lets you tilt the whole composition, including text and overlays, and change the effect timing in one place.
Can I apply Basic 3D directly to a clip?
Yes, but then only that one clip moves. The adjustment layer approach is more flexible when several clips need the same 3D move.
Need a ready-made grid for the pixel look? Download the free pixel screen overlay and drop it straight into your timeline.
