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Step 1: Create an adjustment layer
Go to the Project panel and click the New Item button at the bottom. Choose Adjustment Layer from the list and click OK in the window that follows. An adjustment layer applies its effects to every clip underneath it, which is perfect for a color effect that should hit several shots at once.
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Step 2: Place it above your clips
Drag the adjustment layer from the Project panel onto the track above the clips you want the effect on. Stretch or trim it so that it covers exactly the part of the edit that should turn rainbow.
Step 3: Apply ProcAmp
Open the Effects panel and search for ProcAmp. It sits under Video Effects > Adjust. Drag it onto the adjustment layer in the timeline.
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Step 4: Keyframe the Hue
With the adjustment layer selected, open Effect Controls and move the playhead to the start of the layer. Under ProcAmp, click the stopwatch next to Hue to create the first keyframe and leave the value at its default.
Step 5: Spin the Hue to the end
Move the playhead to the end of the adjustment layer and increase the Hue value. Hue works like a color wheel, so the further you push the number, the more colors the clip cycles through over the length of the layer. Play it back and the whole picture shifts through the rainbow. Increase the value for a faster, wilder cycle or keep it lower for a calmer color shift.
Tips
- Match the length to the beat. Trim the adjustment layer to the loudest part of the song so the colors move with the music.
- Smooth the motion. The color shift can feel more natural with eased keyframes, see our guide to easing keyframes in Premiere Pro.
- Combine with other effects. Add a glow or a shake on the same adjustment layer to make it feel even more intense.
FAQ
Where is the ProcAmp effect in Premiere Pro?
Search for ProcAmp in the Effects panel. It is located under Video Effects > Adjust.
Why use an adjustment layer for this effect?
An adjustment layer applies the effect to all clips below it, so you only set up the Hue animation once and it runs across several shots.
How do I make the colors cycle faster?
Increase the Hue value on the last keyframe or shorten the adjustment layer, so the same color change happens in less time.
Want to go further with colors? Check out the Ultimate Color Presets Pack for ready-made looks.
