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Step 1: Stack the object above your footage
Put your background shot on V1 and the object you want to attach (a logo, a PNG or a photo) on V2, directly above it. Select the object clip and open the Effect Controls panel. If you do not see it, go to Window > Effect Controls.
Use Scale and Position in the Motion section to drop the object roughly where you want it and make it about the right size. You do not need to be exact yet. You only want it close to the spot on the surface, because you will reshape it in a moment.

Step 2: Add the Corner Pin effect
Open the Effects panel and type corner pin into the search field. You will find it under Video Effects > Distort > Corner Pin. Drag it onto the object clip, or double-click it while the clip is selected.

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Step 3: Select Corner Pin to show the handles
Click the word Corner Pin in the Effect Controls panel. Four small circle handles now appear on the corners of your object in the Program Monitor. They match the Upper Left, Upper Right, Lower Left and Lower Right values listed under the effect. Each handle is one corner of the image, and you can move them independently of each other. That is what lets you bend a flat picture into a shape that fits a surface in perspective.

Step 4: Drag each corner onto the surface
Grab one handle at a time in the Program Monitor and pull it to the matching corner of the area where the object should sit. Look at the lines of the scene to guide you. On a floor, the far edge of the object should be a little narrower than the near edge, and the sides should follow the direction of the floorboards. On a wall, line the edges up with the wall, the window frame or the door.
Take your time with this step. A few small nudges make the difference between a sticker that looks pasted on and one that looks like it belongs in the room. If you need more precision, zoom the Program Monitor in or type values directly into the corner fields.

Step 5: Handle moving shots
If the camera in your background clip moves, a single pinned position will slide off the surface. In that case, click the stopwatch next to each corner and adjust the handles over time so the object stays glued to the spot. Work in short sections and check playback often. Smooth, slow camera moves are far easier to follow than fast ones.
Tips
- Match the lighting. If your object looks too bright or too clean, lower its Opacity a little or darken it so it fits the scene.
- Use a high resolution image. Corner Pin stretches pixels, so a sharp source looks better after it has been bent.
- Keep corners in order. Do not drag a corner past its neighbour, or the image will flip and twist.
FAQ
Where is Corner Pin in Premiere Pro?
Open the Effects panel and search for Corner Pin. It sits in Video Effects > Distort.
Can I attach an object to a moving video?
Yes. Add keyframes to the four corner values so the object follows the surface as the camera moves. It takes patience, so start with a shot that has a slow, steady camera.
Why does my object look fake on the surface?
Usually the perspective or the lighting is off. Re-check that the corner handles follow the lines of the surface, and adjust opacity or brightness so the object matches the scene.
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