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Step 1: Open the Effects panel
Look for the Effects panel, usually at the top right or bottom left of your workspace. If you cannot see it, open the Window menu and make sure Effects has a tick next to it. Clicking it brings the panel back.
Step 2: Browse the Video Transitions folder
In the Effects panel, expand Video Transitions. Inside are many folders such as Dissolve, Slide, Wipe and Zoom with plenty of choices. If you want a wipe, expand the Wipe folder and pick any of the transitions in it.
Step 3: Drag the transition between two clips
Click and hold the transition, then drag it onto the cut between two clips on your timeline. Press Space to play it back and you will see the clips blend into each other with your chosen transition.
Step 4: Change the duration
Zoom in on the timeline to make the transition easier to grab. Hover over the corner of the transition, then drag it to extend or shorten it. A longer transition gives a slower, softer animation, while a shorter one feels quick and sharp.
Step 5: Customize it in Effect Controls
Select the transition in the timeline, then open Effect Controls. Click the small arrows around the preview to choose where the transition starts from, and play with the other settings such as Duration, Alignment, Border Width and Reverse until you like the look. These controls are also available on other transitions.
Step 6: Try the Push and Whip transitions
Expand the Slide folder for different styles. Push is fluid and looks good for many cuts. Whip is basically a slide with a motion blur effect, so it looks best when it is quick. Again, select it and adjust the settings or duration in Effect Controls, since small changes make a big difference.
Tips
- Do not overuse transitions. A simple cut is often the best choice, and one stylish transition at a key moment has more impact than many.
- Want more? See the object flash transition or learn how to import Premiere Pro presets for ready-made transitions.
FAQ
How do I add a transition between two clips in Premiere Pro?
Open the Effects panel, expand Video Transitions, choose one and drag it onto the cut between your clips.
How do I make a transition longer?
Zoom into the timeline and drag the edge of the transition outward, or change the Duration value in Effect Controls.
Why can I not find the Effects panel?
Go to Window and tick Effects. It then appears in your workspace again.
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