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Step 1: Open Effect Controls and expand Motion
Click your clip on the timeline and open the Effect Controls panel. If you cannot see it, go to Window > Effect Controls. Under Video, click the small arrow next to Motion to show Position, Scale, Rotation and the other properties.
Step 2: Create the starting keyframes
Move the playhead to the point where the zoom should begin. Click the stopwatch (Toggle animation) next to Position and next to Scale. Premiere Pro adds a keyframe to each property. These first keyframes remember the original, wide framing.
Step 3: Move to the end and zoom in
Move the playhead to the point where the zoom should end. Increase Scale, for example to around 200, and then change Position so your subject stays nicely in the frame. In the video the vertical position is adjusted so the face stays in view. Premiere Pro creates a second keyframe on each property automatically, and the video now moves from the first framing to the second.
Press the spacebar to play your zoom. If it moves too fast or too slowly, drag the second keyframes closer to or further from the first ones in the timeline area of Effect Controls.
Smoother with EaseFlow: select the Scale and Position keyframes and apply a real easing curve in one click instead of dragging Bezier handles, so the zoom starts and stops softly. See EaseFlow
Step 4: Check the result
Scrub back to the start and play through the clip. The picture should push in toward the face, ending on a tight, dramatic framing.
Tips
- Shoot in 4K for zooms. If your project is 1080p, a 4K clip can be scaled up to around 200% without getting soft.
- Keep zooms slow and subtle. A gentle push often feels more cinematic than a fast zoom.
- Watch the edges. If you move Position too far, black borders may appear at the frame edges, so check before you move on.
FAQ
How do I zoom in on a video in Premiere Pro?
Select the clip, open Effect Controls and increase Scale under Motion. To animate the zoom, add keyframes with the stopwatch at the start and the end.
Why does my zoomed video look blurry?
Scaling above 100% enlarges the pixels. A higher-resolution source clip, or a smaller zoom amount, keeps the picture sharper.
Can I make a fast punch-in zoom?
Yes. Place the two keyframes only a few frames apart. For a related effect, try a flash transition on the same cut.
Want zooms that feel truly smooth? Try EaseFlow for one-click easing curves.
